Albania vs North Macedonia: Electricity Compared
Albania generated 7.11 TWh of electricity in 2025 and North Macedonia 7.10 TWh, according to Ember. Albania's largest source was hydro (94.3%); North Macedonia's was solar (31.1%). Each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in Albania and 407 gCO2/kWh in North Macedonia. 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 17.5% in North Macedonia.
- North Macedonia's electricity was 16.2 times as carbon intensive as Albania's in 2025, at 407 gCO2/kWh against 25 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 5% in Albania between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 35% in North Macedonia.
- Low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of Albania's electricity in 2025 and 53.1% of North Macedonia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.99 TWh in Albania and 8.48 TWh in North Macedonia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Albania | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.11 TWh | 7.10 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.99 TWh | 8.48 TWh |
| Demand per person | n/a | 4.68 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 407 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.18 MtCO2 | 2.89 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 100.0% | 53.1% |
| Largest source | Hydro 94.3% | Solar 31.1% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Albania | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 925 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 866 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 873 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 910 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 898 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 884 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 885 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 879 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 861 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 813 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 48 gCO2/kWh | 823 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 53 gCO2/kWh | 908 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 879 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 37 gCO2/kWh | 813 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 794 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 32 gCO2/kWh | 802 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 35 gCO2/kWh | 769 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 835 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 873 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 818 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 678 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 795 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 820 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 719 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 748 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 705 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 597 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 701 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 624 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 626 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 512 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 407 gCO2/kWh |
Electricity Demand, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Albania | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 5.83 TWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 5.84 TWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 6.34 TWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 5.79 TWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 6.01 TWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 6.25 TWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 6.61 TWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 6.80 TWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 7.05 TWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 6.76 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.73 TWh | 6.92 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.44 TWh | 6.80 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.82 TWh | 6.88 TWh |
| 2003 | 6.15 TWh | 7.68 TWh |
| 2004 | 6.03 TWh | 7.84 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.76 TWh | 8.54 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.65 TWh | 8.80 TWh |
| 2007 | 5.66 TWh | 8.99 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.19 TWh | 9.04 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.60 TWh | 8.26 TWh |
| 2010 | 6.62 TWh | 8.68 TWh |
| 2011 | 7.45 TWh | 9.44 TWh |
| 2012 | 7.26 TWh | 8.93 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.28 TWh | 8.52 TWh |
| 2014 | 7.79 TWh | 8.34 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.29 TWh | 8.16 TWh |
| 2016 | 7.74 TWh | 7.66 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.44 TWh | 7.58 TWh |
| 2018 | 7.64 TWh | 7.53 TWh |
| 2019 | 7.61 TWh | 7.70 TWh |
| 2020 | 7.59 TWh | 7.67 TWh |
| 2021 | 8.39 TWh | 8.01 TWh |
| 2022 | 7.89 TWh | 7.35 TWh |
| 2023 | 8.09 TWh | 7.05 TWh |
| 2024 | 8.67 TWh | 7.02 TWh |
| 2025 | 7.99 TWh | 8.48 TWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.