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Russia vs Vietnam: Electricity Compared

Russia generated 1,194 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Vietnam 329 TWh, according to Ember. Russia's largest source was gas (45.6%); Vietnam's was coal (47.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 459 gCO2/kWh in Vietnam. 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 3.6 times as much as Vietnam in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 329 TWh). Their electricity was about equally clean in 2025, at 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 459 gCO2/kWh in Vietnam.

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 6.0% in Vietnam.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 14% in Vietnam.
  • The average person in Russia used 8.17 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.6 times as much as in Vietnam (3.09 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 35.7% of Russia's electricity in 2025 and 46.1% of Vietnam's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 1,178 TWh in Russia and 337 TWh in Vietnam.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Russia Vietnam
Total generation1,194 TWh329 TWh
Electricity demand1,178 TWh337 TWh
Demand per person8.17 MWh3.09 MWh
Carbon intensity447 gCO2/kWh459 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions534 MtCO2151 MtCO2
Low carbon share35.7%46.1%
Largest sourceGas 45.6%Coal 47.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Russia Vietnam
Coal 17.7% 47.8%
Gas 45.6% 6.0%
Hydro 16.7% 31.0%
Nuclear 18.3% 0.0%
Solar 0.2% 10.3%
Wind 0.3% 4.5%
Other fossil 1.0% 0.2%
Bioenergy 0.1% 0.4%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Vietnam, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Vietnam each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 459 gCO2/kWh in Vietnam. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Russia and Vietnam each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia and 459 gCO2/kWh in Vietnam.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Russia and Vietnam, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaVietnam
1985492 gCO2/kWh579 gCO2/kWh
1986492 gCO2/kWh609 gCO2/kWh
1987489 gCO2/kWh632 gCO2/kWh
1988486 gCO2/kWh610 gCO2/kWh
1989488 gCO2/kWh428 gCO2/kWh
1990496 gCO2/kWh320 gCO2/kWh
1991492 gCO2/kWh258 gCO2/kWh
1992483 gCO2/kWh206 gCO2/kWh
1993473 gCO2/kWh198 gCO2/kWh
1994481 gCO2/kWh202 gCO2/kWh
1995477 gCO2/kWh227 gCO2/kWh
1996482 gCO2/kWh235 gCO2/kWh
1997477 gCO2/kWh302 gCO2/kWh
1998482 gCO2/kWh356 gCO2/kWh
1999468 gCO2/kWh301 gCO2/kWh
2000470 gCO2/kWh322 gCO2/kWh
2001458 gCO2/kWh291 gCO2/kWh
2002463 gCO2/kWh344 gCO2/kWh
2003465 gCO2/kWh376 gCO2/kWh
2004454 gCO2/kWh407 gCO2/kWh
2005457 gCO2/kWh462 gCO2/kWh
2006463 gCO2/kWh448 gCO2/kWh
2007458 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
2008475 gCO2/kWh422 gCO2/kWh
2009452 gCO2/kWh413 gCO2/kWh
2010458 gCO2/kWh452 gCO2/kWh
2011461 gCO2/kWh408 gCO2/kWh
2012462 gCO2/kWh372 gCO2/kWh
2013450 gCO2/kWh374 gCO2/kWh
2014449 gCO2/kWh404 gCO2/kWh
2015444 gCO2/kWh487 gCO2/kWh
2016443 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
2017440 gCO2/kWh433 gCO2/kWh
2018439 gCO2/kWh486 gCO2/kWh
2019440 gCO2/kWh557 gCO2/kWh
2020418 gCO2/kWh531 gCO2/kWh
2021427 gCO2/kWh475 gCO2/kWh
2022443 gCO2/kWh415 gCO2/kWh
2023447 gCO2/kWh467 gCO2/kWh
2024444 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
2025447 gCO2/kWh459 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Vietnam, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Russia and Vietnam each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 3.09 MWh in Vietnam. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Vietnam each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 8.17 MWh in Russia and 3.09 MWh in Vietnam.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Russia and Vietnam, 1985 to 2025
YearRussiaVietnam
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 MWh0.34 MWh
20015.99 MWh0.39 MWh
20026.02 MWh0.45 MWh
20036.19 MWh0.51 MWh
20046.37 MWh0.58 MWh
20056.51 MWh0.65 MWh
20066.78 MWh0.72 MWh
20076.99 MWh0.80 MWh
20087.11 MWh0.87 MWh
20096.80 MWh0.98 MWh
20107.09 MWh1.10 MWh
20117.17 MWh1.19 MWh
20127.30 MWh1.30 MWh
20137.23 MWh1.40 MWh
20147.29 MWh1.56 MWh
20157.27 MWh1.76 MWh
20167.38 MWh1.92 MWh
20177.39 MWh2.05 MWh
20187.49 MWh2.27 MWh
20197.51 MWh2.45 MWh
20207.34 MWh2.50 MWh
20217.79 MWh2.57 MWh
20227.90 MWh2.68 MWh
20237.99 MWh2.79 MWh
20248.24 MWh3.04 MWh
20258.17 MWh3.09 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-vietnam/}
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