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Australia vs Iran: Electricity Compared

Australia generated 286 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Iran 399 TWh, according to Ember. Australia's largest source was coal (42.9%); Iran's was gas (73.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 518 gCO2/kWh in Australia and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Iran is the bigger electricity producer, generating 1.4 times as much as Australia in 2025 (399 TWh against 286 TWh). Australia has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 518 gCO2/kWh against 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 73.3% of Iran's electricity in 2025, against 15.5% in Australia.
  • Carbon intensity rose 4% in Iran between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 19% in Australia.
  • The average person in Australia used 10.63 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.5 times as much as in Iran (4.28 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 39.8% of Australia's electricity in 2025 and 5.2% of Iran's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 286 TWh in Australia and 397 TWh in Iran.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Australia Iran
Total generation286 TWh399 TWh
Electricity demand286 TWh397 TWh
Demand per person10.63 MWh4.28 MWh
Carbon intensity518 gCO2/kWh656 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions148 MtCO2262 MtCO2
Low carbon share39.8%5.2%
Largest sourceCoal 42.9%Gas 73.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Australia Iran
Gas 15.5% 73.3%
Coal 42.9% 0.2%
Other fossil 1.9% 21.3%
Solar 20.4% 0.6%
Wind 13.9% 0.3%
Hydro 4.4% 3.0%
Nuclear 0.0% 1.4%
Bioenergy 1.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Australia and Iran, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Australia and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 518 gCO2/kWh in Australia and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran. 0 250 500 750 1,000 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Australia and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 518 gCO2/kWh in Australia and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Australia and Iran, 1985 to 2025
YearAustraliaIran
1985759 gCO2/kWh577 gCO2/kWh
1986761 gCO2/kWh568 gCO2/kWh
1987772 gCO2/kWh561 gCO2/kWh
1988771 gCO2/kWh565 gCO2/kWh
1989777 gCO2/kWh597 gCO2/kWh
1990786 gCO2/kWh599 gCO2/kWh
1991785 gCO2/kWh625 gCO2/kWh
1992786 gCO2/kWh595 gCO2/kWh
1993786 gCO2/kWh592 gCO2/kWh
1994788 gCO2/kWh629 gCO2/kWh
1995793 gCO2/kWh619 gCO2/kWh
1996795 gCO2/kWh619 gCO2/kWh
1997800 gCO2/kWh645 gCO2/kWh
1998804 gCO2/kWh641 gCO2/kWh
1999803 gCO2/kWh659 gCO2/kWh
2000806 gCO2/kWh667 gCO2/kWh
2001803 gCO2/kWh668 gCO2/kWh
2002795 gCO2/kWh652 gCO2/kWh
2003792 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
2004793 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
2005792 gCO2/kWh636 gCO2/kWh
2006791 gCO2/kWh625 gCO2/kWh
2007791 gCO2/kWh631 gCO2/kWh
2008792 gCO2/kWh662 gCO2/kWh
2009785 gCO2/kWh667 gCO2/kWh
2010776 gCO2/kWh661 gCO2/kWh
2011749 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2012747 gCO2/kWh648 gCO2/kWh
2013726 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh
2014734 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2015730 gCO2/kWh651 gCO2/kWh
2016714 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
2017718 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
2018689 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
2019670 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
2020642 gCO2/kWh630 gCO2/kWh
2021606 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
2022578 gCO2/kWh651 gCO2/kWh
2023557 gCO2/kWh638 gCO2/kWh
2024554 gCO2/kWh643 gCO2/kWh
2025518 gCO2/kWh656 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Australia and Iran, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Australia and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 10.63 MWh in Australia and 4.28 MWh in Iran. 0 3 6 9 12 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Australia and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 10.63 MWh in Australia and 4.28 MWh in Iran.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Australia and Iran, 1985 to 2025
YearAustraliaIran
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
200011.33 MWh1.79 MWh
200111.58 MWh1.89 MWh
200211.41 MWh2.04 MWh
200311.40 MWh2.21 MWh
200411.44 MWh2.32 MWh
200511.37 MWh2.46 MWh
200611.56 MWh2.63 MWh
200711.61 MWh2.71 MWh
200811.48 MWh2.76 MWh
200911.47 MWh2.85 MWh
201011.34 MWh3.00 MWh
201111.40 MWh2.94 MWh
201210.97 MWh3.04 MWh
201310.74 MWh3.12 MWh
201410.50 MWh3.31 MWh
201510.61 MWh3.36 MWh
201610.61 MWh3.39 MWh
201710.47 MWh3.54 MWh
201810.46 MWh3.58 MWh
201910.44 MWh3.58 MWh
202010.30 MWh3.77 MWh
202110.30 MWh3.95 MWh
202210.42 MWh4.03 MWh
202310.33 MWh4.14 MWh
202410.54 MWh4.30 MWh
202510.63 MWh4.28 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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World Power Monitor. Australia vs Iran: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/australia-vs-iran/

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@misc{wpm_compare_australia_vs_iran_2025,
  title = {{Australia vs Iran: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/australia-vs-iran/}
}

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