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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.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Iran is the bigger electricity producer, generating 1.4 times as much as Taiwan in 2025 (399 TWh against 289 TWh). Their electricity was about equally clean in 2025, at 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.

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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 397 TWh in Iran and 289 TWh in Taiwan.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Iran Taiwan
Total generation399 TWh289 TWh
Electricity demand397 TWh289 TWh
Demand per person4.28 MWh12.50 MWh
Carbon intensity656 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions262 MtCO2183 MtCO2
Low carbon share5.2%13.5%
Largest sourceGas 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 in Iran and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 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. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
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
YearIranTaiwan
1985577 gCO2/kWh331 gCO2/kWh
1986568 gCO2/kWh411 gCO2/kWh
1987561 gCO2/kWh393 gCO2/kWh
1988565 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
1989597 gCO2/kWh494 gCO2/kWh
1990599 gCO2/kWh456 gCO2/kWh
1991625 gCO2/kWh485 gCO2/kWh
1992595 gCO2/kWh510 gCO2/kWh
1993592 gCO2/kWh553 gCO2/kWh
1994629 gCO2/kWh561 gCO2/kWh
1995619 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
1996619 gCO2/kWh584 gCO2/kWh
1997645 gCO2/kWh602 gCO2/kWh
1998641 gCO2/kWh606 gCO2/kWh
1999659 gCO2/kWh612 gCO2/kWh
2000667 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2001668 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2002652 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2003649 gCO2/kWh666 gCO2/kWh
2004642 gCO2/kWh664 gCO2/kWh
2005636 gCO2/kWh665 gCO2/kWh
2006625 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2007631 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2008662 gCO2/kWh660 gCO2/kWh
2009667 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
2010661 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2011654 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2012648 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2013634 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2014644 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2015651 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2016642 gCO2/kWh659 gCO2/kWh
2017642 gCO2/kWh685 gCO2/kWh
2018658 gCO2/kWh673 gCO2/kWh
2019605 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
2020630 gCO2/kWh648 gCO2/kWh
2021658 gCO2/kWh652 gCO2/kWh
2022651 gCO2/kWh639 gCO2/kWh
2023638 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2024643 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2025656 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Iran and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 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. 0 4 8 11 15 198519901995200020052010201520202025
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
YearIranTaiwan
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20001.79 MWh8.28 MWh
20011.89 MWh8.40 MWh
20022.04 MWh8.81 MWh
20032.21 MWh9.22 MWh
20042.32 MWh9.60 MWh
20052.46 MWh9.97 MWh
20062.63 MWh10.28 MWh
20072.71 MWh10.57 MWh
20082.76 MWh10.32 MWh
20092.85 MWh9.93 MWh
20103.00 MWh10.64 MWh
20112.94 MWh10.83 MWh
20123.04 MWh10.72 MWh
20133.12 MWh10.78 MWh
20143.31 MWh11.08 MWh
20153.36 MWh10.97 MWh
20163.39 MWh11.20 MWh
20173.54 MWh11.44 MWh
20183.58 MWh11.65 MWh
20193.58 MWh11.58 MWh
20203.77 MWh11.83 MWh
20213.95 MWh12.35 MWh
20224.03 MWh12.31 MWh
20234.14 MWh12.11 MWh
20244.30 MWh12.43 MWh
20254.28 MWh12.50 MWh

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

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World Power Monitor. Iran vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/iran-vs-taiwan/

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@misc{wpm_compare_iran_vs_taiwan_2025,
  title = {{Iran vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/iran-vs-taiwan/}
}

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