Malta vs Moldova: Electricity Compared
Malta generated 2.21 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Moldova 2.90 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 81.9% in Malta and 64.4% in Moldova. Each kWh generated emitted 480 gCO2/kWh in Malta and 517 gCO2/kWh in Moldova. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 81.9% of Malta's electricity in 2025, against 64.4% in Moldova.
- Electricity demand rose 26% in Malta between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 14% in Moldova.
- The average person in Malta used 5.90 MWh of electricity in 2025, 3.2 times as much as in Moldova (1.84 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 17.2% of Malta's electricity in 2025 and 28.0% of Moldova's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 3.24 TWh in Malta and 5.44 TWh in Moldova.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Malta | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.21 TWh | 2.90 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 3.24 TWh | 5.44 TWh |
| Demand per person | 5.90 MWh | 1.84 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 480 gCO2/kWh | 517 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.06 MtCO2 | 1.50 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 17.2% | 28.0% |
| Largest source | Gas 81.9% | Gas 64.4% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Malta | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 795 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1991 | 760 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1992 | 750 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1993 | 756 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1994 | 715 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1995 | 672 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1996 | 658 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1997 | 658 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1998 | 658 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1999 | 658 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2000 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 662 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 671 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 668 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 651 gCO2/kWh | 680 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 648 gCO2/kWh | 664 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 637 gCO2/kWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 612 gCO2/kWh | 681 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 560 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 525 gCO2/kWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 516 gCO2/kWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 668 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 503 gCO2/kWh | 645 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 498 gCO2/kWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 488 gCO2/kWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 480 gCO2/kWh | 517 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Malta | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.80 MWh | 1.71 MWh |
| 2001 | 4.82 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2002 | 5.06 MWh | 1.90 MWh |
| 2003 | 5.49 MWh | 2.25 MWh |
| 2004 | 5.40 MWh | 2.16 MWh |
| 2005 | 5.42 MWh | 2.28 MWh |
| 2006 | 5.44 MWh | 2.45 MWh |
| 2007 | 5.51 MWh | 2.29 MWh |
| 2008 | 5.51 MWh | 2.37 MWh |
| 2009 | 5.16 MWh | 2.06 MWh |
| 2010 | 4.99 MWh | 1.69 MWh |
| 2011 | 5.11 MWh | 1.81 MWh |
| 2012 | 5.39 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2013 | 5.28 MWh | 1.75 MWh |
| 2014 | 5.18 MWh | 1.83 MWh |
| 2015 | 5.28 MWh | 1.84 MWh |
| 2016 | 5.25 MWh | 1.81 MWh |
| 2017 | 5.36 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2018 | 5.35 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| 2019 | 5.38 MWh | 2.03 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.96 MWh | 2.07 MWh |
| 2021 | 5.21 MWh | 2.26 MWh |
| 2022 | 5.57 MWh | 2.03 MWh |
| 2023 | 5.57 MWh | 2.10 MWh |
| 2024 | 5.86 MWh | 2.00 MWh |
| 2025 | 5.90 MWh | 1.84 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.