Belarus Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Belarus generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 56.2%, followed by nuclear (37.4%) and other fossil (3.7%). Demand was 44.8 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 315 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Belarus generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 56.2% of Belarus' electricity in 2025.
- Nuclear supplied 37.4% of Belarus' electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 3.7% of Belarus' electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 40.1% of Belarus' generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Belarus' electricity was 315 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Belarus' carbon intensity in 2025 was 39% lower than in 2000, when it was 518 gCO2/kWh.
- Belarus had the 55th highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.4 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 44.8 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.99 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -590 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 315 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 14.3 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 55 of 96 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 25.5 TWh | 56.2% |
| Nuclear | 17.0 TWh | 37.4% |
| Other fossil | 1.67 TWh | 3.7% |
| Bioenergy | 560 GWh | 1.2% |
| Hydro | 340 GWh | 0.7% |
| Wind | 210 GWh | 0.5% |
| Solar | 160 GWh | 0.3% |
| Coal | 20.0 GWh | 0.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Nuclear | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.71 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 23.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.46 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 25.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.36 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 25.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.09 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 29.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 30.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 940 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 30.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 31.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 250 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 34.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 24.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 5.43 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 33.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 830 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 31.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 390 GWh | 100 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 29.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 790 GWh | 130 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 31.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 180 GWh | 150 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2014 | 34.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 380 GWh | 160 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2015 | 33.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 360 GWh | 190 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2016 | 32.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 580 GWh | 180 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2017 | 33.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 190 GWh | 190 GWh | 400 GWh |
| 2018 | 37.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 260 GWh | 210 GWh | 320 GWh |
| 2019 | 39.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 200 GWh | 340 GWh | 340 GWh |
| 2020 | 34.7 TWh | 340 GWh | 2.13 TWh | 590 GWh | 390 GWh |
| 2021 | 32.2 TWh | 5.78 TWh | 1.98 TWh | 550 GWh | 370 GWh |
| 2022 | 29.4 TWh | 4.68 TWh | 1.81 TWh | 500 GWh | 370 GWh |
| 2023 | 27.0 TWh | 11.7 TWh | 1.66 TWh | 530 GWh | 390 GWh |
| 2024 | 27.0 TWh | 15.7 TWh | 1.70 TWh | 550 GWh | 400 GWh |
| 2025 | 25.5 TWh | 17.0 TWh | 1.67 TWh | 560 GWh | 340 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.4 TWh | 44.8 TWh | 315 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 45.8 TWh | 45.2 TWh | 329 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 41.7 TWh | 41.4 TWh | 360 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 37.2 TWh | 36.5 TWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 41.3 TWh | 41.0 TWh | 433 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 38.5 TWh | 38.0 TWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 40.5 TWh | 38.1 TWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 39.0 TWh | 38.0 TWh | 501 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 34.5 TWh | 37.1 TWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 33.6 TWh | 36.6 TWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Belarus, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 3.40 TWh | 3.40 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 3.29 TWh | 3.29 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 3.21 TWh | 3.20 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 3.67 TWh | 3.66 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 3.78 TWh | 3.78 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 3.86 TWh | 3.85 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 3.90 TWh | 3.90 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 3.84 TWh | 3.85 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 3.92 TWh | 3.91 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 3.37 TWh | 3.36 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 3.28 TWh | 3.28 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 3.06 TWh | 3.06 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 3.17 TWh | 3.16 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 3.20 TWh | 3.20 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 3.17 TWh | 3.16 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 3.77 TWh | 3.76 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 3.76 TWh | 3.74 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 3.97 TWh | 3.95 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 4.26 TWh | 4.25 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 3.86 TWh | 3.86 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 3.85 TWh | 3.84 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 3.61 TWh | 3.60 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 3.39 TWh | 3.39 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 3.28 TWh | 3.27 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026.
Seasonal Patterns in Belarus
Ember monthly statistics, complete years only, through June 2026Electricity demand by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2019 to 2025, demand is highest in December and lowest in May, and the busiest month uses 26% more electricity per day than the quietest.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.90 | 3.84 | 3.92 | 3.37 | 3.28 | 3.06 | 3.17 | 3.20 | 3.17 | 3.77 | 3.76 | 3.97 |
| 2024 | 4.16 | 3.80 | 3.91 | 3.46 | 3.28 | 3.26 | 3.40 | 3.29 | 3.21 | 3.67 | 3.78 | 3.86 |
| 2023 | 3.69 | 3.41 | 3.67 | 3.20 | 3.07 | 3.14 | 3.22 | 3.40 | 3.24 | 3.58 | 3.67 | 4.03 |
| 2022 | 3.91 | 3.36 | 3.19 | 3.17 | 2.76 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 2.97 | 2.92 | 3.25 | 3.45 | 3.74 |
| 2021 | 3.62 | 3.53 | 3.42 | 3.24 | 3.09 | 2.96 | 3.31 | 3.20 | 2.91 | 3.17 | 3.50 | 4.01 |
| 2020 | 3.35 | 3.18 | 3.26 | 2.92 | 2.85 | 2.86 | 2.96 | 3.02 | 3.00 | 3.35 | 3.37 | 3.64 |
| 2019 | 3.47 | 3.17 | 3.32 | 3.03 | 2.96 | 2.90 | 2.94 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.41 | 3.39 | 3.49 |
- Lower demand per day
- Higher demand per day
- No data
- Each cell shows the month's total demand in TWh, and colour compares demand per day so short months are not shaded as quiet. Lowest cell 2.71 TWh, highest 4.16 TWh. Colours are relative to Belarus alone.
Low carbon share of generation by month
Look for the brightest columns. Averaged over 2019 to 2025, the low carbon share is highest in February (22%) and lowest in August (14%), a gap of 8.2 points.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35% | 35% | 35% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| 2024 | 45% | 45% | 45% | 48% | 48% | 48% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 28% | 28% | 29% |
| 2023 | 27% | 27% | 27% | 38% | 37% | 38% | 34% | 34% | 34% | 29% | 29% | 29% |
| 2022 | 25% | 25% | 25% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| 2021 | 15% | 15% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 24% | 23% | 23% |
| 2020 | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| 2019 | 2% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
- Lower low carbon share
- Higher low carbon share
- No data
- Each cell shows the low carbon share. Lowest cell 2%, highest 48%. Colours are relative to Belarus alone.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Complete calendar years only.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2025Belarus's closest match is the United Arab Emirates, 78.6% the same.
- United Arab Emirates 78.6% the same The United Arab Emirates generates 16.2 points less nuclear than Belarus
- Armenia 72.1% the same Armenia generates 19.5 points more hydro than Belarus
- Argentina 68.1% the same Argentina generates 30.4 points less nuclear than Belarus
- Russia 66.3% the same Russia generates 19.1 points less nuclear than Belarus
- Mexico 64.0% the same Mexico generates 34.8 points less nuclear than Belarus
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Belarus Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Belarus?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Belarus in 2025, supplying 56.2% of generation, followed by nuclear (37.4%) and other fossil (3.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Belarus use?
Belarus used 44.8 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 4.99 MWh per person.
How clean is Belarus' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Belarus emitted 315 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 40.1% of generation. That is 32% below the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.
Does Belarus import electricity?
No. Belarus was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 590 GWh more than it imported.
When does Belarus use the most electricity?
Averaged over 2019 to 2025, Belarus' electricity demand is highest in December and lowest in May. The busiest month uses 26% more electricity per day than the quietest (Ember monthly data).
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Belarus Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/belarus/
World Power Monitor. Belarus Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2026-06. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/belarus/
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