Kosovo vs Montenegro: Electricity Compared
Kosovo generated 5.87 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Montenegro 2.46 TWh, according to Ember. Kosovo's largest source was coal (88.9%); Montenegro's was hydro (58.5%). Each kWh generated emitted 902 gCO2/kWh in Kosovo and 265 gCO2/kWh in Montenegro. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Coal supplied 88.9% of Kosovo's electricity in 2025, against 24.4% in Montenegro.
- Kosovo's electricity was 3.4 times as carbon intensive as Montenegro's in 2025, at 902 gCO2/kWh against 265 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 10.9% of Kosovo's electricity in 2025 and 75.6% of Montenegro's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.42 TWh in Kosovo and 3.49 TWh in Montenegro.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Kosovo | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.87 TWh | 2.46 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.42 TWh | 3.49 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.43 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 902 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 5.29 MtCO2 | 0.65 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 10.9% | 75.6% |
| Largest source | Coal 88.9% | Hydro 58.5% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Kosovo | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 88.9% | 24.4% |
| Hydro | 4.1% | 58.5% |
| Wind | 6.6% | 11.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| Other fossil | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Kosovo | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 992 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 996 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 996 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 994 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 982 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 984 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 986 gCO2/kWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 990 gCO2/kWh | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 994 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 987 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 979 gCO2/kWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 993 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 994 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 989 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 983 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 988 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 969 gCO2/kWh | 434 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 980 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 960 gCO2/kWh | 428 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 962 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 957 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 945 gCO2/kWh | 401 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 945 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 885 gCO2/kWh | 411 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 925 gCO2/kWh | 425 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 902 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Kosovo | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.85 MWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.31 MWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.29 MWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.24 MWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.49 MWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.60 MWh | 7.35 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.60 MWh | 7.60 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.80 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.09 MWh | 7.29 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.04 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.15 MWh | 6.36 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.47 MWh | 6.65 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.37 MWh | 6.41 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.40 MWh | 5.69 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.27 MWh | 5.43 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.51 MWh | 5.60 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.11 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.55 MWh | 5.81 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.43 MWh | 5.85 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.63 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.64 MWh | 5.71 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.36 MWh | 5.96 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.34 MWh | 5.17 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.32 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.33 MWh | 5.28 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.43 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
Kosovo history · Montenegro history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.