Energy · North Africa
Libya Electricity Demand
35 TWhas of 2024+2.5% vs 2023
Total electricity demand, in terawatt-hours (Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Updated June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Electricity Demand |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 TWh |
| 2023 | 34 TWh |
| 2022 | 36 TWh |
| 2021 | 36 TWh |
| 2020 | 31 TWh |
| 2019 | 35 TWh |
| 2018 | 35 TWh |
| 2017 | 34 TWh |
| 2016 | 32 TWh |
| 2015 | 38 TWh |
| 2014 | 38 TWh |
| 2013 | 38 TWh |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=LY&metric_key=electricity_demand_twh" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Electricity Demand across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Electricity Demand |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 39 TWh |
| Kenya | 16 TWh |
| South Africa | 237 TWh |
| Egypt | 244 TWh |
| Ghana | 22 TWh |
| Ethiopia | 31 TWh |
Frequently asked questions
What is Libya's total electricity demand?
Libya's total electricity demand is 35 TWh as of 2024, according to OWID ENERGY.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from OWID ENERGY and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Libya Electricity Demand data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=LY&metric_key=electricity_demand_twh with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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