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Austria vs Finland: Electricity Compared

Austria generated 73.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Finland 82.3 TWh, according to Ember. Austria's largest source was hydro (52.1%); Finland's was nuclear (39.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 117 gCO2/kWh in Austria and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland. 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

  • Nuclear supplied 39.8% of Finland's electricity in 2025, against none in Austria.
  • Austria's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Finland's in 2025, at 117 gCO2/kWh against 57 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 83.6% of Austria's electricity in 2025 and 96.4% of Finland's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 77.2 TWh in Austria and 87.9 TWh in Finland.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
MeasureAustriaFinland
Total generation73.1 TWh82.3 TWh
Electricity demand77.2 TWh87.9 TWh
Demand per person8.49 MWh15.62 MWh
Carbon intensity117 gCO2/kWh57 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions8.53 MtCO24.71 MtCO2
Low carbon share83.6%96.4%
Largest sourceHydro 52.1%Nuclear 39.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
SourceAustriaFinland
Hydro 52.1% 15.1%
Nuclear 0.0% 39.8%
Wind 11.4% 27.5%
Solar 13.9% 1.2%
Bioenergy 6.3% 12.6%
Gas 11.9% 1.1%
Other fossil 4.5% 2.3%
Coal 0.0% 0.2%
Other renewables 0.0% 0.2%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Austria and Finland, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Austria and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 117 gCO2/kWh in Austria and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland. 0 100 200 300 400 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Austria and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 117 gCO2/kWh in Austria and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Austria and Finland, 1990 to 2025
YearAustriaFinland
1990250 gCO2/kWh282 gCO2/kWh
1991263 gCO2/kWh276 gCO2/kWh
1992202 gCO2/kWh245 gCO2/kWh
1993184 gCO2/kWh278 gCO2/kWh
1994196 gCO2/kWh337 gCO2/kWh
1995207 gCO2/kWh304 gCO2/kWh
1996233 gCO2/kWh351 gCO2/kWh
1997233 gCO2/kWh319 gCO2/kWh
1998211 gCO2/kWh250 gCO2/kWh
1999204 gCO2/kWh263 gCO2/kWh
2000203 gCO2/kWh247 gCO2/kWh
2001229 gCO2/kWh285 gCO2/kWh
2002226 gCO2/kWh316 gCO2/kWh
2003282 gCO2/kWh371 gCO2/kWh
2004259 gCO2/kWh325 gCO2/kWh
2005254 gCO2/kWh231 gCO2/kWh
2006253 gCO2/kWh336 gCO2/kWh
2007233 gCO2/kWh309 gCO2/kWh
2008221 gCO2/kWh246 gCO2/kWh
2009196 gCO2/kWh276 gCO2/kWh
2010227 gCO2/kWh315 gCO2/kWh
2011239 gCO2/kWh268 gCO2/kWh
2012186 gCO2/kWh215 gCO2/kWh
2013173 gCO2/kWh257 gCO2/kWh
2014151 gCO2/kWh227 gCO2/kWh
2015172 gCO2/kWh182 gCO2/kWh
2016155 gCO2/kWh200 gCO2/kWh
2017163 gCO2/kWh186 gCO2/kWh
2018158 gCO2/kWh194 gCO2/kWh
2019153 gCO2/kWh171 gCO2/kWh
2020133 gCO2/kWh130 gCO2/kWh
2021135 gCO2/kWh136 gCO2/kWh
2022141 gCO2/kWh130 gCO2/kWh
2023112 gCO2/kWh81 gCO2/kWh
2024103 gCO2/kWh67 gCO2/kWh
2025117 gCO2/kWh57 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Austria and Finland, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Austria and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.49 MWh in Austria and 15.62 MWh in Finland. 0 5 10 15 20 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Austria and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.49 MWh in Austria and 15.62 MWh in Finland.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Austria and Finland, 1990 to 2025
YearAustriaFinland
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
20007.27 MWh15.81 MWh
20017.61 MWh16.27 MWh
20027.59 MWh16.70 MWh
20037.83 MWh17.10 MWh
20047.94 MWh17.35 MWh
20058.14 MWh16.69 MWh
20068.29 MWh17.79 MWh
20078.30 MWh17.72 MWh
20088.32 MWh16.96 MWh
20098.03 MWh15.76 MWh
20108.40 MWh16.99 MWh
20118.39 MWh16.21 MWh
20128.47 MWh16.23 MWh
20138.47 MWh15.99 MWh
20148.29 MWh15.76 MWh
20158.31 MWh15.50 MWh
20168.24 MWh15.96 MWh
20178.37 MWh15.97 MWh
20188.33 MWh16.35 MWh
20198.31 MWh16.06 MWh
20207.98 MWh15.25 MWh
20218.28 MWh16.22 MWh
20228.07 MWh15.21 MWh
20237.77 MWh14.86 MWh
20247.86 MWh15.26 MWh
20258.49 MWh15.62 MWh

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