Belarus vs Lithuania: Electricity Compared
Belarus generated 45.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Lithuania 8.84 TWh, according to Ember. Belarus' largest source was gas (56.5%); Lithuania's was wind (45.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 316 gCO2/kWh in Belarus and 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Wind supplied 45.0% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025, against 0.2% in Belarus.
- Belarus' electricity was 2.3 times as carbon intensive as Lithuania's in 2025, at 316 gCO2/kWh against 138 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 39.8% of Belarus' electricity in 2025 and 77.7% of Lithuania's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 44.6 TWh in Belarus and 12.4 TWh in Lithuania.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.1 TWh | 8.84 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 44.6 TWh | 12.4 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.99 MWh | 4.41 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 316 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 14.3 MtCO2 | 1.22 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 39.8% | 77.7% |
| Largest source | Gas 56.5% | Wind 45.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 191 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 113 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 60 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 65 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 122 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 124 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 516 gCO2/kWh | 77 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 514 gCO2/kWh | 72 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 77 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 106 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 511 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 294 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 285 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 294 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 235 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 500 gCO2/kWh | 183 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 231 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 433 gCO2/kWh | 220 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 439 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 360 gCO2/kWh | 121 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 329 gCO2/kWh | 116 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 316 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.80 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.36 MWh | 3.00 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.34 MWh | 3.14 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.41 MWh | 3.31 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.54 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.62 MWh | 3.45 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.77 MWh | 3.56 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.78 MWh | 3.74 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 3.87 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.67 MWh | 3.70 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.96 MWh | 3.55 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.99 MWh | 3.63 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.06 MWh | 3.72 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.00 MWh | 3.77 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.02 MWh | 3.86 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.87 MWh | 3.94 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.85 MWh | 4.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.91 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.01 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.04 MWh | 4.54 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.07 MWh | 4.51 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.43 MWh | 4.77 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.98 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.55 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.99 MWh | 4.47 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.99 MWh | 4.41 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.