Canada Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Canada generated 652 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 52.8%, followed by gas (17.9%) and nuclear (13.1%). Demand was 646 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 191 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
- Canada generated 652 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 52.8% of Canada's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 17.9% of Canada's electricity in 2025.
- Nuclear supplied 13.1% of Canada's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 77.0% of Canada's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Canada's electricity was 191 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Canada's carbon intensity in 2025 was about the same as in 1985, at 191 gCO2/kWh.
- Canada had the 7th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 652 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 646 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 16.09 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -6.80 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 191 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 124 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 7 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Hydro | Gas | Nuclear | Wind | Coal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 304 TWh | 6.82 TWh | 60.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 79.6 TWh |
| 1986 | 311 TWh | 6.90 TWh | 71.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 71.7 TWh |
| 1987 | 316 TWh | 6.17 TWh | 77.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 84.4 TWh |
| 1988 | 307 TWh | 9.45 TWh | 82.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 91.9 TWh |
| 1989 | 290 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 79.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 91.8 TWh |
| 1990 | 296 TWh | 9.67 TWh | 72.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 82.3 TWh |
| 1991 | 307 TWh | 8.63 TWh | 84.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 88.6 TWh |
| 1992 | 315 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 80.0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 90.2 TWh |
| 1993 | 322 TWh | 15.3 TWh | 93.3 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 82.5 TWh |
| 1994 | 328 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 107 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 86.8 TWh |
| 1995 | 334 TWh | 20.2 TWh | 97.2 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 92.8 TWh |
| 1996 | 355 TWh | 18.9 TWh | 92.1 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 90.9 TWh |
| 1997 | 349 TWh | 23.1 TWh | 82.0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 98.2 TWh |
| 1998 | 331 TWh | 26.7 TWh | 71.0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 107 TWh |
| 1999 | 345 TWh | 28.2 TWh | 73.0 TWh | 160 GWh | 107 TWh |
| 2000 | 357 TWh | 35.8 TWh | 72.3 TWh | 260 GWh | 116 TWh |
| 2001 | 332 TWh | 42.3 TWh | 76.2 TWh | 330 GWh | 112 TWh |
| 2002 | 349 TWh | 38.8 TWh | 75.0 TWh | 410 GWh | 111 TWh |
| 2003 | 336 TWh | 38.7 TWh | 74.4 TWh | 690 GWh | 110 TWh |
| 2004 | 338 TWh | 40.4 TWh | 89.8 TWh | 940 GWh | 99.9 TWh |
| 2005 | 362 TWh | 36.9 TWh | 91.4 TWh | 1.57 TWh | 103 TWh |
| 2006 | 353 TWh | 40.4 TWh | 97.3 TWh | 2.47 TWh | 95.9 TWh |
| 2007 | 368 TWh | 43.0 TWh | 92.8 TWh | 3.01 TWh | 106 TWh |
| 2008 | 377 TWh | 39.6 TWh | 95.4 TWh | 3.79 TWh | 101 TWh |
| 2009 | 369 TWh | 45.3 TWh | 89.5 TWh | 6.64 TWh | 84.7 TWh |
| 2010 | 351 TWh | 52.8 TWh | 90.0 TWh | 8.72 TWh | 86.5 TWh |
| 2011 | 376 TWh | 62.5 TWh | 92.9 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 79.9 TWh |
| 2012 | 380 TWh | 63.2 TWh | 94.2 TWh | 11.3 TWh | 69.4 TWh |
| 2013 | 392 TWh | 60.3 TWh | 103 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 70.5 TWh |
| 2014 | 383 TWh | 65.1 TWh | 107 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 69.4 TWh |
| 2015 | 382 TWh | 68.0 TWh | 101 TWh | 27.0 TWh | 65.0 TWh |
| 2016 | 385 TWh | 65.8 TWh | 101 TWh | 30.9 TWh | 65.0 TWh |
| 2017 | 395 TWh | 61.5 TWh | 101 TWh | 31.5 TWh | 62.8 TWh |
| 2018 | 386 TWh | 70.7 TWh | 100 TWh | 33.5 TWh | 53.0 TWh |
| 2019 | 382 TWh | 72.9 TWh | 100 TWh | 32.9 TWh | 50.1 TWh |
| 2020 | 387 TWh | 75.6 TWh | 97.5 TWh | 35.8 TWh | 39.0 TWh |
| 2021 | 382 TWh | 83.6 TWh | 92.0 TWh | 37.3 TWh | 34.8 TWh |
| 2022 | 398 TWh | 90.4 TWh | 86.6 TWh | 39.5 TWh | 26.5 TWh |
| 2023 | 361 TWh | 103 TWh | 88.4 TWh | 40.5 TWh | 23.7 TWh |
| 2024 | 343 TWh | 110 TWh | 85.5 TWh | 46.8 TWh | 25.1 TWh |
| 2025 | 345 TWh | 117 TWh | 85.3 TWh | 51.5 TWh | 26.1 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 652 TWh | 646 TWh | 191 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 637 TWh | 624 TWh | 185 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 641 TWh | 614 TWh | 174 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 664 TWh | 613 TWh | 161 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 652 TWh | 605 TWh | 165 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 656 TWh | 598 TWh | 162 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 656 TWh | 609 TWh | 170 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 661 TWh | 613 TWh | 171 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 669 TWh | 607 TWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 667 TWh | 603 TWh | 181 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Canada, 1985 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 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 48.5 TWh | 51.9 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 46.6 TWh | 49.0 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 43.7 TWh | 45.5 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 46.0 TWh | 47.3 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 49.9 TWh | 50.3 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 59.9 TWh | 61.6 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 63.5 TWh | 66.8 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 57.6 TWh | 59.2 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 57.0 TWh | 56.6 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 48.0 TWh | 48.9 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 45.3 TWh | 46.5 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 44.8 TWh | 46.0 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 48.8 TWh | 50.0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 47.4 TWh | 47.6 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 43.8 TWh | 44.4 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 46.5 TWh | 46.2 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 52.6 TWh | 51.2 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 62.7 TWh | 61.8 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 64.3 TWh | 65.2 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 56.1 TWh | 57.6 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 57.4 TWh | 58.2 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 48.7 TWh | 50.2 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 45.7 TWh | 49.0 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 45.1 TWh | 48.9 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026.
Canada Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Canada?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Canada in 2025, supplying 52.8% of generation, followed by gas (17.9%) and nuclear (13.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Canada use?
Canada used 646 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 16.09 MWh per person.
How clean is Canada's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Canada emitted 191 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 77.0% of generation. That is 58% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Canada import electricity?
No. Canada was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 6.80 TWh more than it imported.