Albania vs Estonia: Electricity Compared
Albania generated 7.11 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Estonia 6.14 TWh, according to Ember. Albania's largest source was hydro (94.3%); Estonia's was other fossil (38.9%). Each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in Albania and 319 gCO2/kWh in Estonia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 94.3% of Albania's electricity in 2025, against 0.5% in Estonia.
- Estonia's electricity was 12.7 times as carbon intensive as Albania's in 2025, at 319 gCO2/kWh against 25 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 5% in Albania between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 9% in Estonia.
- Carbon intensity rose 5% in Albania between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 21% in Estonia.
- Low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of Albania's electricity in 2025 and 59.8% of Estonia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.99 TWh in Albania and 8.85 TWh in Estonia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Albania | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.11 TWh | 6.14 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.99 TWh | 8.85 TWh |
| Demand per person | n/a | 6.62 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.18 MtCO2 | 1.96 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 100.0% | 59.8% |
| Largest source | Hydro 94.3% | Other fossil 38.9% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Albania | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 653 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 647 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 48 gCO2/kWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 53 gCO2/kWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 37 gCO2/kWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 32 gCO2/kWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 35 gCO2/kWh | 632 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 621 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 610 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 605 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 597 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 573 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 588 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 511 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 404 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 450 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 395 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 344 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
Electricity Demand, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Albania | Estonia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 10.2 TWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 9.86 TWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 8.59 TWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 7.52 TWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 7.96 TWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 7.93 TWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 8.23 TWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 8.25 TWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 8.16 TWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 7.67 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.73 TWh | 7.58 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.44 TWh | 7.87 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.82 TWh | 7.84 TWh |
| 2003 | 6.15 TWh | 8.26 TWh |
| 2004 | 6.03 TWh | 8.52 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.76 TWh | 8.59 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.65 TWh | 8.98 TWh |
| 2007 | 5.66 TWh | 9.76 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.19 TWh | 9.64 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.60 TWh | 8.86 TWh |
| 2010 | 6.62 TWh | 9.72 TWh |
| 2011 | 7.45 TWh | 9.33 TWh |
| 2012 | 7.26 TWh | 9.72 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.28 TWh | 9.69 TWh |
| 2014 | 7.79 TWh | 9.70 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.29 TWh | 9.23 TWh |
| 2016 | 7.74 TWh | 10.1 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.44 TWh | 10.4 TWh |
| 2018 | 7.64 TWh | 10.5 TWh |
| 2019 | 7.61 TWh | 9.77 TWh |
| 2020 | 7.59 TWh | 9.72 TWh |
| 2021 | 8.39 TWh | 9.82 TWh |
| 2022 | 7.89 TWh | 9.95 TWh |
| 2023 | 8.09 TWh | 9.04 TWh |
| 2024 | 8.67 TWh | 9.17 TWh |
| 2025 | 7.99 TWh | 8.85 TWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.