Germany vs Turkey: Electricity Compared
Germany generated 497 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Turkey 354 TWh, according to Ember. Germany's largest source was wind (26.6%); Turkey's was coal (34.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany and 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.
Key Facts
- Wind supplied 26.6% of Germany's electricity in 2025, against 11.1% in Turkey.
- Electricity demand rose 17% in Turkey between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Germany.
- Low carbon sources supplied 58.5% of Germany's electricity in 2025 and 43.3% of Turkey's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 517 TWh in Germany and 352 TWh in Turkey.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Germany | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 497 TWh | 354 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 517 TWh | 352 TWh |
| Demand per person | 6.19 MWh | 4.01 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 334 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 166 MtCO2 | 168 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 58.5% | 43.3% |
| Largest source | Wind 26.6% | Coal 34.3% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Germany | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 21.0% | 34.3% |
| Wind | 26.6% | 11.1% |
| Gas | 16.8% | 22.1% |
| Solar | 18.1% | 10.5% |
| Hydro | 3.7% | 16.2% |
| Bioenergy | 10.1% | 2.4% |
| Other fossil | 3.8% | 0.3% |
| Other renewables | 0.1% | 3.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Germany | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 431 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1986 | 431 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1987 | 431 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1988 | 431 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1989 | 431 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1990 | 622 gCO2/kWh | 526 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 628 gCO2/kWh | 539 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 605 gCO2/kWh | 539 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 608 gCO2/kWh | 481 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 604 gCO2/kWh | 537 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 596 gCO2/kWh | 505 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 591 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 575 gCO2/kWh | 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 566 gCO2/kWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 573 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 565 gCO2/kWh | 605 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 570 gCO2/kWh | 536 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 570 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 494 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 546 gCO2/kWh | 544 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 536 gCO2/kWh | 538 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 552 gCO2/kWh | 578 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 525 gCO2/kWh | 593 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 522 gCO2/kWh | 577 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 530 gCO2/kWh | 541 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 538 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 522 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 504 gCO2/kWh | 505 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 498 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 470 gCO2/kWh | 535 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 455 gCO2/kWh | 543 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 392 gCO2/kWh | 490 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 356 gCO2/kWh | 484 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 395 gCO2/kWh | 502 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 420 gCO2/kWh | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 364 gCO2/kWh | 495 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 340 gCO2/kWh | 471 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 334 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Germany | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | n/a | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 6.99 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| 2001 | 7.11 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2002 | 7.24 MWh | 1.96 MWh |
| 2003 | 7.29 MWh | 2.07 MWh |
| 2004 | 7.39 MWh | 2.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 7.42 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.51 MWh | 2.49 MWh |
| 2007 | 7.56 MWh | 2.69 MWh |
| 2008 | 7.55 MWh | 2.77 MWh |
| 2009 | 7.11 MWh | 2.68 MWh |
| 2010 | 7.54 MWh | 2.87 MWh |
| 2011 | 7.44 MWh | 3.10 MWh |
| 2012 | 7.41 MWh | 3.22 MWh |
| 2013 | 7.37 MWh | 3.22 MWh |
| 2014 | 7.19 MWh | 3.30 MWh |
| 2015 | 7.20 MWh | 3.32 MWh |
| 2016 | 7.14 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2017 | 7.12 MWh | 3.57 MWh |
| 2018 | 7.00 MWh | 3.55 MWh |
| 2019 | 6.79 MWh | 3.51 MWh |
| 2020 | 6.55 MWh | 3.50 MWh |
| 2021 | 6.69 MWh | 3.76 MWh |
| 2022 | 6.42 MWh | 3.71 MWh |
| 2023 | 6.10 MWh | 3.71 MWh |
| 2024 | 6.18 MWh | 3.89 MWh |
| 2025 | 6.19 MWh | 4.01 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.