Italy vs Malta: Electricity Compared
Italy generated 265 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Malta 2.23 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 47.4% in Italy and 82.7% in Malta. Each kWh generated emitted 285 gCO2/kWh in Italy and 483 gCO2/kWh in Malta. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Italy is the bigger electricity producer, generating 118.9 times as much as Malta in 2025 (265 TWh against 2.23 TWh). Italy has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 285 gCO2/kWh against 483 gCO2/kWh in Malta in 2025.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
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Key Facts
- Gas supplied 82.7% of Malta's electricity in 2025, against 47.4% in Italy.
- Malta's electricity was 1.7 times as carbon intensive as Italy's in 2025, at 483 gCO2/kWh against 285 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 48.7% of Italy's electricity in 2025 and 16.5% of Malta's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 312 TWh in Italy and 3.26 TWh in Malta.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Italy | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 265 TWh | 2.23 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 312 TWh | 3.26 TWh |
| Demand per person | 5.27 MWh | 5.90 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 285 gCO2/kWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 75.6 MtCO2 | 1.08 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 48.7% | 16.5% |
| Largest source | Gas 47.4% | Gas 82.7% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Italy | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 47.4% | 82.7% |
| Solar | 16.8% | 15.9% |
| Hydro | 15.7% | 0.0% |
| Wind | 8.1% | 0.0% |
| Bioenergy | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Other fossil | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| Other renewables | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Coal | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Italy | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 564 gCO2/kWh | 795 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 760 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 527 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 756 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 715 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 542 gCO2/kWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 525 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 520 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 520 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 502 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 511 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 505 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 485 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 459 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 446 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 446 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 438 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 399 gCO2/kWh | 648 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 379 gCO2/kWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 399 gCO2/kWh | 612 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 390 gCO2/kWh | 560 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 393 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 367 gCO2/kWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 351 gCO2/kWh | 517 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 334 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 339 gCO2/kWh | 507 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 378 gCO2/kWh | 503 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 323 gCO2/kWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 281 gCO2/kWh | 488 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 285 gCO2/kWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Italy | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.49 MWh | 4.80 MWh |
| 2001 | 5.59 MWh | 4.82 MWh |
| 2002 | 5.71 MWh | 5.06 MWh |
| 2003 | 5.84 MWh | 5.49 MWh |
| 2004 | 5.83 MWh | 5.40 MWh |
| 2005 | 5.88 MWh | 5.42 MWh |
| 2006 | 5.97 MWh | 5.44 MWh |
| 2007 | 5.96 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2008 | 5.90 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2009 | 5.53 MWh | 5.16 MWh |
| 2010 | 5.66 MWh | 4.99 MWh |
| 2011 | 5.70 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| 2012 | 5.59 MWh | 5.39 MWh |
| 2013 | 5.41 MWh | 5.28 MWh |
| 2014 | 5.28 MWh | 5.18 MWh |
| 2015 | 5.38 MWh | 5.28 MWh |
| 2016 | 5.34 MWh | 5.25 MWh |
| 2017 | 5.46 MWh | 5.36 MWh |
| 2018 | 5.47 MWh | 5.35 MWh |
| 2019 | 5.46 MWh | 5.38 MWh |
| 2020 | 5.16 MWh | 4.96 MWh |
| 2021 | 5.50 MWh | 5.21 MWh |
| 2022 | 5.42 MWh | 5.57 MWh |
| 2023 | 5.26 MWh | 5.57 MWh |
| 2024 | 5.37 MWh | 5.86 MWh |
| 2025 | 5.27 MWh | 5.90 MWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
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