Iraq vs Pakistan: Electricity Compared
Iraq generated 150 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Pakistan 151 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 53.0% in Iraq and 28.0% in Pakistan. Each kWh generated emitted 683 gCO2/kWh in Iraq and 334 gCO2/kWh in Pakistan. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Iraq are for 2024, while Pakistan has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Other fossil supplied 45.4% of Iraq's electricity in 2024, against 2.2% in Pakistan.
- Iraq's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Pakistan's in 2024, at 683 gCO2/kWh against 334 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Iraq used 3.41 MWh of electricity in 2024, 5.4 times as much as in Pakistan (0.63 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 1.6% of Iraq's electricity in 2024 and 56.5% of Pakistan's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 157 TWh in Iraq and 152 TWh in Pakistan.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Iraq | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 150 TWh | 151 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 157 TWh | 152 TWh |
| Demand per person | 3.41 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 683 gCO2/kWh | 334 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 102 MtCO2 | 50.5 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 1.6% | 56.5% |
| Largest source | Gas 53.0% | Gas 28.0% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Iraq | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 657 gCO2/kWh | 484 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 657 gCO2/kWh | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 655 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 652 gCO2/kWh | 462 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 572 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 574 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 459 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 636 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 617 gCO2/kWh | 430 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 612 gCO2/kWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 620 gCO2/kWh | 436 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 645 gCO2/kWh | 433 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 654 gCO2/kWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 648 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 667 gCO2/kWh | 486 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 682 gCO2/kWh | 485 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 469 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 674 gCO2/kWh | 464 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 678 gCO2/kWh | 453 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 689 gCO2/kWh | 401 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 685 gCO2/kWh | 365 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 683 gCO2/kWh | 334 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 308 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Iraq | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.31 MWh | 0.43 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.28 MWh | 0.45 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.30 MWh | 0.46 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.06 MWh | 0.49 MWh |
| 2004 | 1.22 MWh | 0.50 MWh |
| 2005 | 1.11 MWh | 0.54 MWh |
| 2006 | 1.28 MWh | 0.56 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.25 MWh | 0.52 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.38 MWh | 0.49 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.45 MWh | 0.50 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.79 MWh | 0.48 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.90 MWh | 0.47 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.67 MWh | 0.47 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.93 MWh | 0.50 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.13 MWh | 0.51 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.13 MWh | 0.52 MWh |
| 2016 | 2.34 MWh | 0.56 MWh |
| 2017 | 2.52 MWh | 0.59 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.56 MWh | 0.57 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.96 MWh | 0.59 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.96 MWh | 0.58 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.92 MWh | 0.62 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.12 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| 2023 | 3.37 MWh | 0.60 MWh |
| 2024 | 3.41 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 0.70 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.