Sri Lanka vs Tajikistan: Electricity Compared
Sri Lanka generated 17.2 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Tajikistan 24.0 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 37.6% in Sri Lanka and 94.4% in Tajikistan. Each kWh generated emitted 368 gCO2/kWh in Sri Lanka and 73 gCO2/kWh in Tajikistan. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 94.4% of Tajikistan's electricity in 2025, against 37.6% in Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka's electricity was 5.1 times as carbon intensive as Tajikistan's in 2025, at 368 gCO2/kWh against 73 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Tajikistan used 1.74 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.4 times as much as in Sri Lanka (0.74 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 56.3% of Sri Lanka's electricity in 2025 and 94.4% of Tajikistan's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 17.2 TWh in Sri Lanka and 18.8 TWh in Tajikistan.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 17.2 TWh | 24.0 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 17.2 TWh | 18.8 TWh |
| Demand per person | 0.74 MWh | 1.74 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 368 gCO2/kWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.31 MtCO2 | 1.74 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 56.3% | 94.4% |
| Largest source | Hydro 37.6% | Hydro 94.4% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 37.6% | 94.4% |
| Coal | 30.0% | 4.7% |
| Other fossil | 13.8% | 0.0% |
| Solar | 11.6% | 0.0% |
| Wind | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| Bioenergy | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Gas | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Other renewables | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 358 gCO2/kWh | 32 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 361 gCO2/kWh | 31 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 411 gCO2/kWh | 29 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 382 gCO2/kWh | 30 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 425 gCO2/kWh | 29 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 409 gCO2/kWh | 28 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 346 gCO2/kWh | 31 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 403 gCO2/kWh | 36 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 392 gCO2/kWh | 36 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 407 gCO2/kWh | 31 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 320 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 416 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 26 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 302 gCO2/kWh | 26 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 462 gCO2/kWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 419 gCO2/kWh | 32 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 522 gCO2/kWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 533 gCO2/kWh | 74 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 449 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 98 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 513 gCO2/kWh | 110 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 418 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 410 gCO2/kWh | 87 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 417 gCO2/kWh | 74 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 387 gCO2/kWh | 71 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 368 gCO2/kWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Sri Lanka | Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.35 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.34 MWh | 2.46 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.35 MWh | 2.46 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.38 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.40 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.44 MWh | 2.50 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.46 MWh | 2.49 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.48 MWh | 2.45 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.48 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.48 MWh | 2.16 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.51 MWh | 2.17 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.55 MWh | 2.07 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.56 MWh | 2.04 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.56 MWh | 1.97 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.58 MWh | 1.77 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.61 MWh | 1.83 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.65 MWh | 1.80 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.67 MWh | 1.85 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.72 MWh | 1.86 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.74 MWh | 1.90 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.73 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.77 MWh | 1.84 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.73 MWh | 1.86 MWh |
| 2023 | 0.71 MWh | 1.80 MWh |
| 2024 | 0.74 MWh | 1.85 MWh |
| 2025 | 0.74 MWh | 1.74 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.