Iran vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Iran generated 399 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Taiwan 289 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 73.3% in Iran and 48.8% in Taiwan. Each kWh generated emitted 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan. 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

Coal supplied 36.1% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025, against 0.2% in Iran.
The average person in Taiwan used 12.50 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.9 times as much as in Iran (4.28 MWh).
Low carbon sources supplied 5.2% of Iran's electricity in 2025 and 13.5% of Taiwan's.
Electricity demand in 2025 was 398 TWh in Iran and 289 TWh in Taiwan.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics

Measure	Iran	Taiwan
Total generation	399 TWh	289 TWh
Electricity demand	398 TWh	289 TWh
Demand per person	4.28 MWh	12.50 MWh
Carbon intensity	656 gCO2/kWh	634 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions	262 MtCO2	183 MtCO2
Low carbon share	5.2%	13.5%
Largest source	Gas 73.3%	Gas 48.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation

Source	Iran	Taiwan
Gas	73.3%	48.8%
Coal	0.2%	36.1%
Other fossil	21.3%	1.5%
Solar	0.6%	5.5%
Wind	0.3%	4.2%
Hydro	3.0%	1.9%
Nuclear	1.4%	1.1%
Bioenergy	0.0%	0.8%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics

Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Iran and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan.

Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh

Carbon intensity of electricity in Iran and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
Year	Iran	Taiwan
1985	577 gCO2/kWh	331 gCO2/kWh
1986	568 gCO2/kWh	411 gCO2/kWh
1987	561 gCO2/kWh	393 gCO2/kWh
1988	565 gCO2/kWh	449 gCO2/kWh
1989	597 gCO2/kWh	494 gCO2/kWh
1990	599 gCO2/kWh	456 gCO2/kWh
1991	625 gCO2/kWh	485 gCO2/kWh
1992	595 gCO2/kWh	510 gCO2/kWh
1993	592 gCO2/kWh	553 gCO2/kWh
1994	629 gCO2/kWh	561 gCO2/kWh
1995	619 gCO2/kWh	570 gCO2/kWh
1996	619 gCO2/kWh	584 gCO2/kWh
1997	645 gCO2/kWh	602 gCO2/kWh
1998	641 gCO2/kWh	606 gCO2/kWh
1999	659 gCO2/kWh	612 gCO2/kWh
2000	667 gCO2/kWh	635 gCO2/kWh
2001	668 gCO2/kWh	654 gCO2/kWh
2002	652 gCO2/kWh	654 gCO2/kWh
2003	649 gCO2/kWh	666 gCO2/kWh
2004	642 gCO2/kWh	664 gCO2/kWh
2005	636 gCO2/kWh	665 gCO2/kWh
2006	625 gCO2/kWh	670 gCO2/kWh
2007	631 gCO2/kWh	670 gCO2/kWh
2008	662 gCO2/kWh	660 gCO2/kWh
2009	667 gCO2/kWh	658 gCO2/kWh
2010	661 gCO2/kWh	653 gCO2/kWh
2011	654 gCO2/kWh	653 gCO2/kWh
2012	648 gCO2/kWh	650 gCO2/kWh
2013	634 gCO2/kWh	644 gCO2/kWh
2014	644 gCO2/kWh	646 gCO2/kWh
2015	651 gCO2/kWh	650 gCO2/kWh
2016	642 gCO2/kWh	659 gCO2/kWh
2017	642 gCO2/kWh	685 gCO2/kWh
2018	658 gCO2/kWh	673 gCO2/kWh
2019	605 gCO2/kWh	649 gCO2/kWh
2020	630 gCO2/kWh	648 gCO2/kWh
2021	658 gCO2/kWh	652 gCO2/kWh
2022	651 gCO2/kWh	639 gCO2/kWh
2023	638 gCO2/kWh	644 gCO2/kWh
2024	643 gCO2/kWh	635 gCO2/kWh
2025	656 gCO2/kWh	634 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics

Electricity demand per person in Iran and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.28 MWh in Iran and 12.50 MWh in Taiwan.

Annual statistics through 2025, MWh

Electricity demand per person in Iran and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
Year	Iran	Taiwan
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	1.79 MWh	8.28 MWh
2001	1.89 MWh	8.40 MWh
2002	2.04 MWh	8.81 MWh
2003	2.21 MWh	9.22 MWh
2004	2.32 MWh	9.60 MWh
2005	2.46 MWh	9.97 MWh
2006	2.63 MWh	10.28 MWh
2007	2.71 MWh	10.57 MWh
2008	2.76 MWh	10.32 MWh
2009	2.85 MWh	9.93 MWh
2010	3.00 MWh	10.64 MWh
2011	2.94 MWh	10.83 MWh
2012	3.04 MWh	10.72 MWh
2013	3.12 MWh	10.78 MWh
2014	3.31 MWh	11.08 MWh
2015	3.36 MWh	10.97 MWh
2016	3.39 MWh	11.20 MWh
2017	3.54 MWh	11.44 MWh
2018	3.58 MWh	11.65 MWh
2019	3.58 MWh	11.58 MWh
2020	3.77 MWh	11.83 MWh
2021	3.95 MWh	12.35 MWh
2022	4.03 MWh	12.31 MWh
2023	4.14 MWh	12.11 MWh
2024	4.30 MWh	12.43 MWh
2025	4.28 MWh	12.50 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

Iran vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Key Facts

Key Figures, 2025

Generation Mix, 2025

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

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