Moldova vs Romania: Electricity Compared
Moldova generated 2.90 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Romania 49.9 TWh, according to Ember. Moldova's largest source was gas (64.4%); Romania's was hydro (24.2%). Each kWh generated emitted 517 gCO2/kWh in Moldova and 259 gCO2/kWh in Romania. 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
- Gas supplied 64.4% of Moldova's electricity in 2025, against 16.9% in Romania.
- Moldova's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Romania's in 2025, at 517 gCO2/kWh against 259 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 28.0% of Moldova's electricity in 2025 and 67.6% of Romania's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 5.44 TWh in Moldova and 53.6 TWh in Romania.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Moldova | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.90 TWh | 49.9 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 5.44 TWh | 53.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.84 MWh | 2.84 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 517 gCO2/kWh | 259 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.50 MtCO2 | 12.9 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 28.0% | 67.6% |
| Largest source | Gas 64.4% | Hydro 24.2% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Moldova | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 584 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 531 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 588 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 560 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 480 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 436 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 441 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 662 gCO2/kWh | 514 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 515 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 518 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 490 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 671 gCO2/kWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 668 gCO2/kWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 470 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 666 gCO2/kWh | 425 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 491 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 680 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 664 gCO2/kWh | 390 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 681 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 684 gCO2/kWh | 345 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 348 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 668 gCO2/kWh | 329 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 278 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 667 gCO2/kWh | 290 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 645 gCO2/kWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 643 gCO2/kWh | 243 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 637 gCO2/kWh | 260 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 259 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Moldova | Romania |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.71 MWh | 2.31 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.91 MWh | 2.38 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.90 MWh | 2.37 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.25 MWh | 2.44 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.16 MWh | 2.58 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.28 MWh | 2.66 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.45 MWh | 2.77 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.29 MWh | 2.85 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.37 MWh | 2.93 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.06 MWh | 2.69 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.69 MWh | 2.85 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.81 MWh | 2.95 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.91 MWh | 2.92 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.75 MWh | 2.80 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.83 MWh | 2.89 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.84 MWh | 2.97 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.81 MWh | 2.99 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.91 MWh | 3.08 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.01 MWh | 3.14 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.03 MWh | 3.09 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.07 MWh | 2.99 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.26 MWh | 3.16 MWh |
| 2022 | 2.03 MWh | 2.92 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.10 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.00 MWh | 2.93 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.84 MWh | 2.84 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.