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Russia vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Compared

Russia generated 1,194 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Saudi Arabia 471 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 45.6% in Russia and 63.7% in Saudi Arabia. Each kWh generated emitted 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 680 gCO2/kWh in Saudi Arabia. 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 2.5 times as much as Saudi Arabia in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 471 TWh). Russia has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 680 gCO2/kWh in Saudi Arabia in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.

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Key Facts

  • Other fossil supplied 32.1% of Saudi Arabia's electricity in 2025, against 1.0% in Russia.
  • Saudi Arabia's electricity was 1.5 times as carbon intensive as Russia's in 2025, at 680 gCO2/kWh against 447 gCO2/kWh.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 3% in Saudi Arabia.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 35.7% of Russia's electricity in 2025 and 4.2% of Saudi Arabia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 1,178 TWh in Russia and 471 TWh in Saudi Arabia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Russia Saudi Arabia
Total generation1,194 TWh471 TWh
Electricity demand1,178 TWh471 TWh
Demand per person8.17 MWhn/a
Carbon intensity447 gCO2/kWh680 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions534 MtCO2320 MtCO2
Low carbon share35.7%4.2%
Largest sourceGas 45.6%Gas 63.7%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Russia Saudi Arabia
Gas 45.6% 63.7%
Other fossil 1.0% 32.1%
Nuclear 18.3% 0.0%
Coal 17.7% 0.0%
Hydro 16.7% 0.0%
Solar 0.2% 3.9%
Wind 0.3% 0.3%
Bioenergy 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Saudi Arabia, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Saudi Arabia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 680 gCO2/kWh in Saudi Arabia. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Saudi Arabia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 680 gCO2/kWh in Saudi Arabia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Saudi Arabia, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaSaudi Arabia
1985492 gCO2/kWh701 gCO2/kWh
1986492 gCO2/kWh699 gCO2/kWh
1987489 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
1988486 gCO2/kWh695 gCO2/kWh
1989488 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
1990496 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
1991492 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
1992483 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
1993473 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
1994481 gCO2/kWh694 gCO2/kWh
1995477 gCO2/kWh692 gCO2/kWh
1996482 gCO2/kWh691 gCO2/kWh
1997477 gCO2/kWh691 gCO2/kWh
1998482 gCO2/kWh690 gCO2/kWh
1999468 gCO2/kWh689 gCO2/kWh
2000470 gCO2/kWh692 gCO2/kWh
2001458 gCO2/kWh697 gCO2/kWh
2002463 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2003465 gCO2/kWh699 gCO2/kWh
2004454 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2005457 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2006463 gCO2/kWh698 gCO2/kWh
2007458 gCO2/kWh695 gCO2/kWh
2008475 gCO2/kWh695 gCO2/kWh
2009452 gCO2/kWh690 gCO2/kWh
2010458 gCO2/kWh691 gCO2/kWh
2011461 gCO2/kWh691 gCO2/kWh
2012462 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2013450 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2014449 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2015444 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2016443 gCO2/kWh697 gCO2/kWh
2017440 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2018439 gCO2/kWh703 gCO2/kWh
2019440 gCO2/kWh702 gCO2/kWh
2020418 gCO2/kWh702 gCO2/kWh
2021427 gCO2/kWh702 gCO2/kWh
2022443 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2023447 gCO2/kWh697 gCO2/kWh
2024444 gCO2/kWh692 gCO2/kWh
2025447 gCO2/kWh680 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Saudi Arabia, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Russia and Saudi Arabia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and n/a in Saudi Arabia. 0 4 8 11 15 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Saudi Arabia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and n/a in Saudi Arabia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Saudi Arabia, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaSaudi Arabia
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
20005.89 MWh8.57 MWh
20015.99 MWh8.57 MWh
20026.02 MWh8.65 MWh
20036.19 MWh8.87 MWh
20046.37 MWh8.82 MWh
20056.51 MWh9.29 MWh
20066.78 MWh9.15 MWh
20076.99 MWh9.14 MWh
20087.11 MWh8.77 MWh
20096.80 MWh8.97 MWh
20107.09 MWh9.89 MWh
20117.17 MWh9.92 MWh
20127.30 MWh10.41 MWh
20137.23 MWh10.51 MWh
20147.29 MWh11.32 MWh
20157.27 MWh11.70 MWh
20167.38 MWh11.62 MWh
20177.39 MWh12.83 MWh
20187.49 MWh12.34 MWh
20197.51 MWh12.43 MWh
20207.34 MWh12.28 MWh
20217.79 MWh12.54 MWh
20227.90 MWh12.74 MWh
20237.99 MWh12.90 MWh
20248.24 MWh13.39 MWh
20258.17 MWhn/a

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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  title = {{Russia vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/russia-vs-saudi-arabia/}
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