Belarus vs Denmark: Electricity Compared
Belarus generated 45.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Denmark 34.5 TWh, according to Ember. Belarus' largest source was gas (56.5%); Denmark's was wind (58.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 316 gCO2/kWh in Belarus and 100 gCO2/kWh in Denmark. 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
- Wind supplied 58.8% of Denmark's electricity in 2025, against 0.2% in Belarus.
- Belarus' electricity was 3.2 times as carbon intensive as Denmark's in 2025, at 316 gCO2/kWh against 100 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 39.8% of Belarus' electricity in 2025 and 94.2% of Denmark's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 44.6 TWh in Belarus and 41.9 TWh in Denmark.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Belarus | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.1 TWh | 34.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 44.6 TWh | 41.9 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.99 MWh | 6.99 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 316 gCO2/kWh | 100 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 14.3 MtCO2 | 3.44 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 39.8% | 94.2% |
| Largest source | Gas 56.5% | Wind 58.8% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Belarus | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 889 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 895 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 872 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 864 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 851 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 813 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 817 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 761 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 709 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 673 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 628 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 631 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 516 gCO2/kWh | 619 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 514 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 581 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 553 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 597 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 577 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 511 gCO2/kWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 431 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 473 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 400 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 314 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 361 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 500 gCO2/kWh | 283 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 297 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 204 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 189 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 433 gCO2/kWh | 223 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 439 gCO2/kWh | 204 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 360 gCO2/kWh | 153 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 329 gCO2/kWh | 132 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 316 gCO2/kWh | 100 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Belarus | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.33 MWh | 6.84 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.36 MWh | 6.90 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.34 MWh | 6.89 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.41 MWh | 6.94 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.54 MWh | 6.91 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.62 MWh | 6.91 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.77 MWh | 7.08 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.78 MWh | 6.99 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 6.90 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.67 MWh | 6.62 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.96 MWh | 6.78 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.99 MWh | 6.54 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.06 MWh | 6.40 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.00 MWh | 6.36 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.02 MWh | 6.18 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.87 MWh | 6.10 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.85 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.91 MWh | 6.15 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.01 MWh | 6.12 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.04 MWh | 6.05 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.07 MWh | 6.08 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.43 MWh | 6.45 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.98 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.55 MWh | 6.22 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.99 MWh | 6.52 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.99 MWh | 6.99 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.