Croatia vs Slovenia: Electricity Compared
Croatia generated 14.7 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Slovenia 14.8 TWh, according to Ember. Croatia's largest source was hydro (39.3%); Slovenia's was nuclear (39.4%). Each kWh generated emitted 158 gCO2/kWh in Croatia and 182 gCO2/kWh in Slovenia. 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 and similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Nuclear supplied 39.4% of Slovenia's electricity in 2025, against none in Croatia.
- Electricity demand rose 12% in Croatia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 4% in Slovenia.
- Low carbon sources supplied 76.4% of Croatia's electricity in 2025 and 79.0% of Slovenia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 20.0 TWh in Croatia and 14.3 TWh in Slovenia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Croatia | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 14.7 TWh | 14.8 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 20.0 TWh | 14.3 TWh |
| Demand per person | 5.20 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 158 gCO2/kWh | 182 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 2.33 MtCO2 | 2.70 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 76.4% | 79.0% |
| Largest source | Hydro 39.3% | Nuclear 39.4% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Croatia | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 361 gCO2/kWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 242 gCO2/kWh | 325 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 334 gCO2/kWh | 406 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 325 gCO2/kWh | 419 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 218 gCO2/kWh | 384 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 253 gCO2/kWh | 382 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 186 gCO2/kWh | 367 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 283 gCO2/kWh | 387 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 311 gCO2/kWh | 384 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 289 gCO2/kWh | 362 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 303 gCO2/kWh | 362 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 307 gCO2/kWh | 366 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 370 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 414 gCO2/kWh | 394 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 315 gCO2/kWh | 364 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 337 gCO2/kWh | 371 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 347 gCO2/kWh | 383 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 420 gCO2/kWh | 389 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 383 gCO2/kWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 302 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 268 gCO2/kWh | 353 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 376 gCO2/kWh | 360 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 353 gCO2/kWh | 359 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 256 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 227 gCO2/kWh | 245 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 275 gCO2/kWh | 317 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 276 gCO2/kWh | 326 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 256 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 202 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 243 gCO2/kWh | 299 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 229 gCO2/kWh | 277 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 210 gCO2/kWh | 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 245 gCO2/kWh | 258 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 195 gCO2/kWh | 224 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 171 gCO2/kWh | 230 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 158 gCO2/kWh | 182 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Croatia | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.38 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.55 MWh | 6.39 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.65 MWh | 6.76 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.82 MWh | 7.02 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.91 MWh | 7.28 MWh |
| 2005 | 4.05 MWh | 7.41 MWh |
| 2006 | 4.15 MWh | 7.56 MWh |
| 2007 | 4.27 MWh | 7.58 MWh |
| 2008 | 4.36 MWh | 7.31 MWh |
| 2009 | 4.26 MWh | 6.55 MWh |
| 2010 | 4.36 MWh | 6.92 MWh |
| 2011 | 4.29 MWh | 7.10 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.23 MWh | 7.07 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.20 MWh | 7.06 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.12 MWh | 7.00 MWh |
| 2015 | 4.31 MWh | 7.16 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.38 MWh | 7.30 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.59 MWh | 7.53 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.70 MWh | 7.55 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.71 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.52 MWh | 7.08 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.86 MWh | 7.25 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.81 MWh | 7.00 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.88 MWh | 6.63 MWh |
| 2024 | 5.07 MWh | 6.75 MWh |
| 2025 | 5.20 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.