Lithuania vs Sweden: Electricity Compared
Lithuania generated 8.84 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Sweden 171 TWh, according to Ember. Lithuania's largest source was wind (45.0%); Sweden's was hydro (40.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania and 35 gCO2/kWh in Sweden. 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
- Hydro supplied 40.0% of Sweden's electricity in 2025, against 3.9% in Lithuania.
- Lithuania's electricity was 3.9 times as carbon intensive as Sweden's in 2025, at 138 gCO2/kWh against 35 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Sweden used 12.83 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.9 times as much as in Lithuania (4.41 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 77.7% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025 and 98.8% of Sweden's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 12.4 TWh in Lithuania and 137 TWh in Sweden.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Lithuania | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 8.84 TWh | 171 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 12.4 TWh | 137 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.41 MWh | 12.83 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 138 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.22 MtCO2 | 6.03 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 77.7% | 98.8% |
| Largest source | Wind 45.0% | Hydro 40.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Lithuania | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 191 gCO2/kWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 213 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 113 gCO2/kWh | 46 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 60 gCO2/kWh | 51 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 54 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 73 gCO2/kWh | 79 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 52 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 122 gCO2/kWh | 49 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 124 gCO2/kWh | 50 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 104 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 47 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 77 gCO2/kWh | 56 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 72 gCO2/kWh | 69 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 77 gCO2/kWh | 48 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 50 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 104 gCO2/kWh | 46 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 48 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 106 gCO2/kWh | 51 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 64 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 323 gCO2/kWh | 52 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 294 gCO2/kWh | 45 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 285 gCO2/kWh | 40 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 294 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 235 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 183 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 180 gCO2/kWh | 43 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 172 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 231 gCO2/kWh | 39 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 220 gCO2/kWh | 42 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 180 gCO2/kWh | 41 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 121 gCO2/kWh | 38 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 116 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 138 gCO2/kWh | 35 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Lithuania | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.80 MWh | 16.90 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.00 MWh | 17.35 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.14 MWh | 17.04 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.31 MWh | 16.55 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.42 MWh | 16.62 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.45 MWh | 16.72 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.56 MWh | 16.44 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.74 MWh | 16.41 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 16.05 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.70 MWh | 15.20 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.55 MWh | 16.05 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.63 MWh | 15.14 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.72 MWh | 15.43 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.77 MWh | 14.90 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.86 MWh | 14.23 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.94 MWh | 14.23 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.15 MWh | 14.53 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.33 MWh | 14.44 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.48 MWh | 14.36 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.54 MWh | 13.84 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.51 MWh | 13.40 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.77 MWh | 14.04 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.48 MWh | 13.33 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.29 MWh | 13.04 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.47 MWh | 13.08 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.41 MWh | 12.83 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.