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Russia vs Turkey: Electricity Compared

Russia generated 1,194 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Turkey 354 TWh, according to Ember. Russia's largest source was gas (45.6%); Turkey's was coal (34.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey. 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 3.4 times as much as Turkey in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 354 TWh). Russia has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey in 2025.

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

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 45.6% of Russia's electricity in 2025, against 22.1% in Turkey.
  • The average person in Russia used 8.17 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.0 times as much as in Turkey (4.01 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 35.7% of Russia's electricity in 2025 and 43.3% of Turkey's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 1,178 TWh in Russia and 352 TWh in Turkey.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Russia Turkey
Total generation1,194 TWh354 TWh
Electricity demand1,178 TWh352 TWh
Demand per person8.17 MWh4.01 MWh
Carbon intensity447 gCO2/kWh476 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions534 MtCO2168 MtCO2
Low carbon share35.7%43.3%
Largest sourceGas 45.6%Coal 34.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Russia Turkey
Gas 45.6% 22.1%
Coal 17.7% 34.3%
Nuclear 18.3% 0.0%
Hydro 16.7% 16.2%
Wind 0.3% 11.1%
Solar 0.2% 10.5%
Other renewables 0.0% 3.0%
Bioenergy 0.1% 2.4%
Other fossil 1.0% 0.3%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Turkey, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Turkey each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Turkey each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Turkey, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaTurkey
1985492 gCO2/kWhn/a
1986492 gCO2/kWhn/a
1987489 gCO2/kWhn/a
1988486 gCO2/kWhn/a
1989488 gCO2/kWhn/a
1990496 gCO2/kWh526 gCO2/kWh
1991492 gCO2/kWh539 gCO2/kWh
1992483 gCO2/kWh539 gCO2/kWh
1993473 gCO2/kWh481 gCO2/kWh
1994481 gCO2/kWh537 gCO2/kWh
1995477 gCO2/kWh505 gCO2/kWh
1996482 gCO2/kWh496 gCO2/kWh
1997477 gCO2/kWh519 gCO2/kWh
1998482 gCO2/kWh519 gCO2/kWh
1999468 gCO2/kWh557 gCO2/kWh
2000470 gCO2/kWh574 gCO2/kWh
2001458 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
2002463 gCO2/kWh536 gCO2/kWh
2003465 gCO2/kWh525 gCO2/kWh
2004454 gCO2/kWh494 gCO2/kWh
2005457 gCO2/kWh544 gCO2/kWh
2006463 gCO2/kWh538 gCO2/kWh
2007458 gCO2/kWh578 gCO2/kWh
2008475 gCO2/kWh593 gCO2/kWh
2009452 gCO2/kWh577 gCO2/kWh
2010458 gCO2/kWh525 gCO2/kWh
2011461 gCO2/kWh541 gCO2/kWh
2012462 gCO2/kWh528 gCO2/kWh
2013450 gCO2/kWh510 gCO2/kWh
2014449 gCO2/kWh567 gCO2/kWh
2015444 gCO2/kWh505 gCO2/kWh
2016443 gCO2/kWh523 gCO2/kWh
2017440 gCO2/kWh535 gCO2/kWh
2018439 gCO2/kWh543 gCO2/kWh
2019440 gCO2/kWh490 gCO2/kWh
2020418 gCO2/kWh484 gCO2/kWh
2021427 gCO2/kWh502 gCO2/kWh
2022443 gCO2/kWh489 gCO2/kWh
2023447 gCO2/kWh495 gCO2/kWh
2024444 gCO2/kWh471 gCO2/kWh
2025447 gCO2/kWh476 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Turkey, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Russia and Turkey each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 4.01 MWh in Turkey. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Turkey each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 4.01 MWh in Turkey.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Turkey, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaTurkey
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 MWh1.95 MWh
20015.99 MWh1.91 MWh
20026.02 MWh1.96 MWh
20036.19 MWh2.07 MWh
20046.37 MWh2.17 MWh
20056.51 MWh2.32 MWh
20066.78 MWh2.49 MWh
20076.99 MWh2.69 MWh
20087.11 MWh2.77 MWh
20096.80 MWh2.68 MWh
20107.09 MWh2.87 MWh
20117.17 MWh3.10 MWh
20127.30 MWh3.22 MWh
20137.23 MWh3.22 MWh
20147.29 MWh3.30 MWh
20157.27 MWh3.32 MWh
20167.38 MWh3.42 MWh
20177.39 MWh3.57 MWh
20187.49 MWh3.55 MWh
20197.51 MWh3.51 MWh
20207.34 MWh3.50 MWh
20217.79 MWh3.76 MWh
20227.90 MWh3.71 MWh
20237.99 MWh3.71 MWh
20248.24 MWh3.89 MWh
20258.17 MWh4.01 MWh

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

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  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/russia-vs-turkey/}
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