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Russia vs United Kingdom: Electricity Compared

Russia generated 1,194 TWh of electricity in 2025 and the United Kingdom 294 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 45.6% in Russia and 31.3% in the United Kingdom. Each kWh generated emitted 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 218 gCO2/kWh in the United Kingdom. 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 4.1 times as much as the United Kingdom in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 294 TWh). The United Kingdom has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 218 gCO2/kWh against 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia in 2025.

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

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Key Facts

  • Wind supplied 29.4% of the United Kingdom's electricity in 2025, against 0.3% in Russia.
  • Russia's electricity was 2.1 times as carbon intensive as the United Kingdom's in 2025, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 218 gCO2/kWh.
  • Electricity demand rose 10% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 4% in the United Kingdom.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 10% in the United Kingdom.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 35.7% of Russia's electricity in 2025 and 64.2% of the United Kingdom's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 1,178 TWh in Russia and 312 TWh in the United Kingdom.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Russia United Kingdom
Total generation1,194 TWh294 TWh
Electricity demand1,178 TWh312 TWh
Demand per person8.17 MWh4.62 MWh
Carbon intensity447 gCO2/kWh218 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions534 MtCO264.0 MtCO2
Low carbon share35.7%64.2%
Largest sourceGas 45.6%Gas 31.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Russia United Kingdom
Gas 45.6% 31.3%
Wind 0.3% 29.4%
Nuclear 18.3% 12.4%
Coal 17.7% 0.1%
Hydro 16.7% 1.8%
Bioenergy 0.1% 13.9%
Solar 0.2% 6.6%
Other fossil 1.0% 4.4%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and United Kingdom, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and the United Kingdom each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 218 gCO2/kWh in the United Kingdom. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and the United Kingdom each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 218 gCO2/kWh in the United Kingdom.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and United Kingdom, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaUnited Kingdom
1985492 gCO2/kWh694 gCO2/kWh
1986492 gCO2/kWh721 gCO2/kWh
1987489 gCO2/kWh737 gCO2/kWh
1988486 gCO2/kWh710 gCO2/kWh
1989488 gCO2/kWh689 gCO2/kWh
1990496 gCO2/kWh705 gCO2/kWh
1991492 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
1992483 gCO2/kWh665 gCO2/kWh
1993473 gCO2/kWh608 gCO2/kWh
1994481 gCO2/kWh589 gCO2/kWh
1995477 gCO2/kWh579 gCO2/kWh
1996482 gCO2/kWh557 gCO2/kWh
1997477 gCO2/kWh512 gCO2/kWh
1998482 gCO2/kWh510 gCO2/kWh
1999468 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
2000470 gCO2/kWh522 gCO2/kWh
2001458 gCO2/kWh529 gCO2/kWh
2002463 gCO2/kWh521 gCO2/kWh
2003465 gCO2/kWh537 gCO2/kWh
2004454 gCO2/kWh536 gCO2/kWh
2005457 gCO2/kWh535 gCO2/kWh
2006463 gCO2/kWh559 gCO2/kWh
2007458 gCO2/kWh556 gCO2/kWh
2008475 gCO2/kWh554 gCO2/kWh
2009452 gCO2/kWh505 gCO2/kWh
2010458 gCO2/kWh517 gCO2/kWh
2011461 gCO2/kWh500 gCO2/kWh
2012462 gCO2/kWh537 gCO2/kWh
2013450 gCO2/kWh507 gCO2/kWh
2014449 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2015444 gCO2/kWh398 gCO2/kWh
2016443 gCO2/kWh333 gCO2/kWh
2017440 gCO2/kWh302 gCO2/kWh
2018439 gCO2/kWh286 gCO2/kWh
2019440 gCO2/kWh268 gCO2/kWh
2020418 gCO2/kWh243 gCO2/kWh
2021427 gCO2/kWh267 gCO2/kWh
2022443 gCO2/kWh255 gCO2/kWh
2023447 gCO2/kWh236 gCO2/kWh
2024444 gCO2/kWh216 gCO2/kWh
2025447 gCO2/kWh218 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Russia and United Kingdom, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Russia and the United Kingdom each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 4.62 MWh in the United Kingdom. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Russia and the United Kingdom each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 4.62 MWh in the United Kingdom.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Russia and United Kingdom, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaUnited Kingdom
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 MWh6.63 MWh
20015.99 MWh6.67 MWh
20026.02 MWh6.65 MWh
20036.19 MWh6.69 MWh
20046.37 MWh6.67 MWh
20056.51 MWh6.71 MWh
20066.78 MWh6.63 MWh
20076.99 MWh6.53 MWh
20087.11 MWh6.45 MWh
20096.80 MWh6.07 MWh
20107.09 MWh6.11 MWh
20117.17 MWh5.89 MWh
20127.30 MWh5.87 MWh
20137.23 MWh5.79 MWh
20147.29 MWh5.53 MWh
20157.27 MWh5.51 MWh
20167.38 MWh5.42 MWh
20177.39 MWh5.32 MWh
20187.49 MWh5.29 MWh
20197.51 MWh5.19 MWh
20207.34 MWh4.88 MWh
20217.79 MWh4.92 MWh
20227.90 MWh4.70 MWh
20237.99 MWh4.60 MWh
20248.24 MWh4.59 MWh
20258.17 MWh4.62 MWh

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

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  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
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