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Lithuania vs Russia: Electricity Compared

Lithuania generated 8.85 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. Lithuania's largest source was wind (45.0%); Russia's was gas (45.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Russia is the bigger electricity producer, generating 135.0 times as much as Lithuania in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 8.85 TWh). Lithuania has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 138 gCO2/kWh against 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Wind supplied 45.0% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025, against 0.3% in Russia.
  • Russia's electricity was 3.2 times as carbon intensive as Lithuania's in 2025, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 138 gCO2/kWh.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 40% in Lithuania.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 77.7% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 12.5 TWh in Lithuania and 1,178 TWh in Russia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Lithuania Russia
Total generation8.85 TWh1,194 TWh
Electricity demand12.5 TWh1,178 TWh
Demand per person4.41 MWh8.17 MWh
Carbon intensity138 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions1.22 MtCO2534 MtCO2
Low carbon share77.7%35.7%
Largest sourceWind 45.0%Gas 45.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Lithuania Russia
Gas 16.4% 45.6%
Wind 45.0% 0.3%
Solar 18.7% 0.2%
Nuclear 0.0% 18.3%
Coal 0.0% 17.7%
Hydro 3.9% 16.7%
Bioenergy 10.2% 0.1%
Other fossil 5.9% 1.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Lithuania and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Lithuania and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. 0 125 250 375 500 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Lithuania and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Lithuania and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearLithuaniaRussia
1985n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a489 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a486 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a488 gCO2/kWh
1990191 gCO2/kWh496 gCO2/kWh
1991213 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1992113 gCO2/kWh483 gCO2/kWh
199360 gCO2/kWh473 gCO2/kWh
1994103 gCO2/kWh481 gCO2/kWh
199565 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
199673 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
199790 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
1998122 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
1999124 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
2000104 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
200190 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
200277 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
200372 gCO2/kWh465 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh454 gCO2/kWh
2005111 gCO2/kWh457 gCO2/kWh
2006111 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2007104 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2008103 gCO2/kWh475 gCO2/kWh
2009106 gCO2/kWh452 gCO2/kWh
2010369 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2011323 gCO2/kWh461 gCO2/kWh
2012321 gCO2/kWh462 gCO2/kWh
2013294 gCO2/kWh450 gCO2/kWh
2014285 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
2015294 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2016235 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2017183 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2018180 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
2019172 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2020231 gCO2/kWh418 gCO2/kWh
2021220 gCO2/kWh427 gCO2/kWh
2022180 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2023121 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
2024116 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2025138 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Lithuania and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Lithuania and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.41 MWh in Lithuania and 8.17 MWh in Russia. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Lithuania and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.41 MWh in Lithuania and 8.17 MWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Lithuania and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearLithuaniaRussia
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
20002.80 MWh5.89 MWh
20013.00 MWh5.99 MWh
20023.14 MWh6.02 MWh
20033.31 MWh6.19 MWh
20043.42 MWh6.37 MWh
20053.45 MWh6.51 MWh
20063.56 MWh6.78 MWh
20073.74 MWh6.99 MWh
20083.87 MWh7.11 MWh
20093.70 MWh6.80 MWh
20103.55 MWh7.09 MWh
20113.63 MWh7.17 MWh
20123.72 MWh7.30 MWh
20133.77 MWh7.23 MWh
20143.86 MWh7.29 MWh
20153.94 MWh7.27 MWh
20164.15 MWh7.38 MWh
20174.33 MWh7.39 MWh
20184.48 MWh7.49 MWh
20194.54 MWh7.51 MWh
20204.51 MWh7.34 MWh
20214.77 MWh7.79 MWh
20224.48 MWh7.90 MWh
20234.29 MWh7.99 MWh
20244.47 MWh8.24 MWh
20254.41 MWh8.17 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. Lithuania vs Russia: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/lithuania-vs-russia/

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  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
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