Albania vs Kosovo: Electricity Compared
Albania generated 7.11 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Kosovo 5.87 TWh, according to Ember. Albania's largest source was hydro (94.3%); Kosovo's was coal (88.9%). Each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in Albania and 902 gCO2/kWh in Kosovo. 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 4.1% in Kosovo.
- Kosovo's electricity was 35.8 times as carbon intensive as Albania's in 2025, at 902 gCO2/kWh against 25 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 5% in Albania between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Kosovo.
- Low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of Albania's electricity in 2025 and 10.9% of Kosovo's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.99 TWh in Albania and 7.42 TWh in Kosovo.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Albania | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.11 TWh | 5.87 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.99 TWh | 7.42 TWh |
| Demand per person | n/a | 4.43 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.18 MtCO2 | 5.29 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 100.0% | 10.9% |
| Largest source | Hydro 94.3% | Coal 88.9% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Albania | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 94.3% | 4.1% |
| Coal | 0.0% | 88.9% |
| Wind | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Solar | 5.7% | 0.2% |
| Other fossil | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Albania | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48 gCO2/kWh | 992 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 53 gCO2/kWh | 996 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 996 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 37 gCO2/kWh | 994 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 982 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 32 gCO2/kWh | 984 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 35 gCO2/kWh | 986 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 990 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 994 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 987 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 979 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 993 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 994 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 989 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 983 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 988 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 969 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 980 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 960 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 962 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 957 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 945 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 945 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 885 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 925 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
Electricity Demand, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Albania | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.73 TWh | 3.33 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.44 TWh | 4.20 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.82 TWh | 4.18 TWh |
| 2003 | 6.15 TWh | 4.09 TWh |
| 2004 | 6.03 TWh | 4.54 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.76 TWh | 4.73 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.65 TWh | 4.71 TWh |
| 2007 | 5.66 TWh | 5.05 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.19 TWh | 5.57 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.60 TWh | 5.46 TWh |
| 2010 | 6.62 TWh | 5.64 TWh |
| 2011 | 7.45 TWh | 6.22 TWh |
| 2012 | 7.26 TWh | 6.09 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.28 TWh | 6.18 TWh |
| 2014 | 7.79 TWh | 5.92 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.29 TWh | 6.24 TWh |
| 2016 | 7.74 TWh | 5.47 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.44 TWh | 6.28 TWh |
| 2018 | 7.64 TWh | 6.06 TWh |
| 2019 | 7.61 TWh | 6.37 TWh |
| 2020 | 7.59 TWh | 6.38 TWh |
| 2021 | 8.39 TWh | 7.60 TWh |
| 2022 | 7.89 TWh | 7.46 TWh |
| 2023 | 8.09 TWh | 7.35 TWh |
| 2024 | 8.67 TWh | 7.29 TWh |
| 2025 | 7.99 TWh | 7.42 TWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.