Georgia vs Kyrgyzstan: Electricity Compared
Georgia generated 13.5 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Kyrgyzstan 12.7 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 78.8% in Georgia and 94.7% in Kyrgyzstan. Each kWh generated emitted 147 gCO2/kWh in Georgia and 73 gCO2/kWh in Kyrgyzstan. 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
- Gas supplied 20.5% of Georgia's electricity in 2025, against 0.7% in Kyrgyzstan.
- Georgia's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Kyrgyzstan's in 2025, at 147 gCO2/kWh against 73 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 79.5% of Georgia's electricity in 2025 and 94.7% of Kyrgyzstan's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 14.6 TWh in Georgia and 16.2 TWh in Kyrgyzstan.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Georgia | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.5 TWh | 12.7 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 14.6 TWh | 16.2 TWh |
| Demand per person | 3.86 MWh | 2.64 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 147 gCO2/kWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.98 MtCO2 | 0.92 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 79.5% | 94.7% |
| Largest source | Hydro 78.8% | Hydro 94.7% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Georgia | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 152 gCO2/kWh | 102 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 146 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 107 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 78 gCO2/kWh | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 101 gCO2/kWh | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 132 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 202 gCO2/kWh | 135 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 148 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 116 gCO2/kWh | 143 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 95 gCO2/kWh | 82 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 156 gCO2/kWh | 76 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 178 gCO2/kWh | 78 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 132 gCO2/kWh | 82 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 143 gCO2/kWh | 99 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 157 gCO2/kWh | 154 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 142 gCO2/kWh | 140 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 141 gCO2/kWh | 98 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 129 gCO2/kWh | 95 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 98 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 176 gCO2/kWh | 106 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 137 gCO2/kWh | 150 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 167 gCO2/kWh | 147 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 140 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 145 gCO2/kWh | 120 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 147 gCO2/kWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Georgia | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.76 MWh | 2.59 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.70 MWh | 2.56 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.85 MWh | 2.40 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.96 MWh | 2.68 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.01 MWh | 2.47 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.12 MWh | 2.31 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.02 MWh | 2.28 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.09 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.10 MWh | 2.04 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.00 MWh | 1.81 MWh |
| 2010 | 2.23 MWh | 1.87 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.47 MWh | 2.21 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.53 MWh | 2.35 MWh |
| 2013 | 2.63 MWh | 2.38 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.78 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.85 MWh | 2.24 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.01 MWh | 2.17 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.23 MWh | 2.28 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.42 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.49 MWh | 2.31 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.33 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2021 | 3.76 MWh | 2.39 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.90 MWh | 2.33 MWh |
| 2023 | 3.61 MWh | 2.40 MWh |
| 2024 | 3.71 MWh | 2.68 MWh |
| 2025 | 3.86 MWh | 2.64 MWh |
Georgia history · Kyrgyzstan history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.