Kyrgyzstan vs Laos: Electricity Compared
Kyrgyzstan generated 15.8 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Laos 52.3 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 88.8% in Kyrgyzstan and 76.5% in Laos. Each kWh generated emitted 120 gCO2/kWh in Kyrgyzstan and 232 gCO2/kWh in Laos. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Laos are for 2024, while Kyrgyzstan has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Laos' electricity was 1.9 times as carbon intensive as Kyrgyzstan's in 2024, at 232 gCO2/kWh against 120 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 23% in Kyrgyzstan between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 34% in Laos.
- Low carbon sources supplied 88.8% of Kyrgyzstan's electricity in 2024 and 76.7% of Laos'.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 19.3 TWh in Kyrgyzstan and 15.6 TWh in Laos.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Kyrgyzstan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 15.8 TWh | 52.3 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 19.3 TWh | 15.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 2.68 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 120 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.90 MtCO2 | 12.1 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 88.8% | 76.7% |
| Largest source | Hydro 88.8% | Hydro 76.5% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Kyrgyzstan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 102 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 107 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 132 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 135 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 138 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 143 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 82 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 86 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 76 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 78 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 82 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 99 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 154 gCO2/kWh | 149 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 140 gCO2/kWh | 303 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 98 gCO2/kWh | 338 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 95 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 98 gCO2/kWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 106 gCO2/kWh | 278 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 150 gCO2/kWh | 261 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 147 gCO2/kWh | 237 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 140 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 120 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 73 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Kyrgyzstan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.59 MWh | 0.19 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.56 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.40 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.68 MWh | 0.20 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.47 MWh | 0.14 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.31 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.28 MWh | 0.29 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.32 MWh | 0.40 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.04 MWh | 0.37 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.81 MWh | 0.42 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.87 MWh | 0.46 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.21 MWh | 0.48 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.35 MWh | 0.60 MWh |
| 2013 | 2.38 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.48 MWh | 0.71 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.24 MWh | 0.98 MWh |
| 2016 | 2.17 MWh | 0.97 MWh |
| 2017 | 2.28 MWh | 0.95 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.32 MWh | 1.05 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.31 MWh | 1.17 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.32 MWh | 1.44 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.39 MWh | 1.55 MWh |
| 2022 | 2.33 MWh | 1.58 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.40 MWh | 2.23 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.68 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| 2025 | 2.64 MWh | n/a |
Kyrgyzstan history · Laos history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.