Moldova vs Montenegro: Electricity Compared
Moldova generated 2.90 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Montenegro 2.46 TWh, according to Ember. Moldova's largest source was gas (64.4%); Montenegro's was hydro (58.5%). Each kWh generated emitted 517 gCO2/kWh in Moldova 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: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 64.4% of Moldova's electricity in 2025, against none in Montenegro.
- Moldova's electricity was 1.9 times as carbon intensive as Montenegro's in 2025, at 517 gCO2/kWh against 265 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Montenegro used 5.52 MWh of electricity in 2025, 3.0 times as much as in Moldova (1.84 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 28.0% of Moldova's electricity in 2025 and 75.6% of Montenegro's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 5.44 TWh in Moldova and 3.49 TWh in Montenegro.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Moldova | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.90 TWh | 2.46 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 5.44 TWh | 3.49 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.84 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 517 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.50 MtCO2 | 0.65 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 28.0% | 75.6% |
| Largest source | Gas 64.4% | Hydro 58.5% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Moldova | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 662 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 669 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 669 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 669 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 670 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 671 gCO2/kWh | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 668 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 666 gCO2/kWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 680 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 664 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 681 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 684 gCO2/kWh | 434 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 428 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 668 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 667 gCO2/kWh | 401 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 645 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 643 gCO2/kWh | 411 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 637 gCO2/kWh | 425 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Moldova | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.71 MWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.91 MWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.90 MWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.25 MWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.16 MWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.28 MWh | 7.35 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.45 MWh | 7.60 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.29 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.37 MWh | 7.29 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.06 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.69 MWh | 6.36 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.81 MWh | 6.65 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.91 MWh | 6.41 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.75 MWh | 5.69 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.83 MWh | 5.43 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.84 MWh | 5.60 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.81 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.91 MWh | 5.81 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.01 MWh | 5.85 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.03 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.07 MWh | 5.71 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.26 MWh | 5.96 MWh |
| 2022 | 2.03 MWh | 5.17 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.10 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.00 MWh | 5.28 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.84 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
Moldova history · Montenegro history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.