Dominican Republic vs Puerto Rico: Electricity Compared
The Dominican Republic generated 22.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Puerto Rico 19.5 TWh, according to Ember. The Dominican Republic's largest source was coal (29.1%); Puerto Rico's was other fossil (49.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 538 gCO2/kWh in the Dominican Republic and 656 gCO2/kWh in Puerto Rico. 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
- Other fossil supplied 49.0% of Puerto Rico's electricity in 2025, against 20.4% in the Dominican Republic.
- The average person in Puerto Rico used 6.05 MWh of electricity in 2025, 3.1 times as much as in the Dominican Republic (1.97 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 23.8% of the Dominican Republic's electricity in 2025 and 5.9% of Puerto Rico's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 22.6 TWh in the Dominican Republic and 19.5 TWh in Puerto Rico.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 22.6 TWh | 19.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 22.6 TWh | 19.5 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.97 MWh | 6.05 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 538 gCO2/kWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 12.2 MtCO2 | 12.8 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 23.8% | 5.9% |
| Largest source | Coal 29.1% | Other fossil 49.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 616 gCO2/kWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 620 gCO2/kWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 622 gCO2/kWh | 664 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 612 gCO2/kWh | 685 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 584 gCO2/kWh | 686 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 574 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 588 gCO2/kWh | 689 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 589 gCO2/kWh | 689 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 602 gCO2/kWh | 691 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 594 gCO2/kWh | 688 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 589 gCO2/kWh | 686 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 590 gCO2/kWh | 692 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 583 gCO2/kWh | 688 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 571 gCO2/kWh | 685 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 594 gCO2/kWh | 687 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 606 gCO2/kWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 590 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 551 gCO2/kWh | 674 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 566 gCO2/kWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 582 gCO2/kWh | 674 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 581 gCO2/kWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 559 gCO2/kWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 580 gCO2/kWh | 661 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 580 gCO2/kWh | 661 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 567 gCO2/kWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 538 gCO2/kWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.52 MWh | 5.74 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.47 MWh | 5.85 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.57 MWh | 6.08 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.58 MWh | 6.29 MWh |
| 2004 | 1.32 MWh | 6.36 MWh |
| 2005 | 1.45 MWh | 6.59 MWh |
| 2006 | 1.51 MWh | 6.61 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.54 MWh | 6.56 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.53 MWh | 6.20 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.42 MWh | 6.17 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.51 MWh | 6.26 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.59 MWh | 6.04 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.68 MWh | 6.12 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.74 MWh | 5.96 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.68 MWh | 5.91 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.73 MWh | 5.93 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.78 MWh | 5.94 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.80 MWh | 4.86 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.82 MWh | 5.38 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.95 MWh | 5.82 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.77 MWh | 5.82 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.93 MWh | 5.95 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.97 MWh | 6.14 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.17 MWh | 6.14 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.10 MWh | 6.17 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.97 MWh | 6.05 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.