Finland Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Finland generated 82.3 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Nuclear was the largest source at 39.8%, followed by wind (27.5%) and hydro (15.1%). Demand was 87.9 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 57 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Finland generated 82.3 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Nuclear supplied 39.8% of Finland's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 27.5% of Finland's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 15.1% of Finland's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 96.4% of Finland's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Finland's electricity was 57 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Finland's carbon intensity in 2025 was 80% lower than in 1990, when it was 282 gCO2/kWh.
- Finland had the 37th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 82.3 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 87.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 15.62 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 5.56 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 57 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 4.71 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 37 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear | 32.8 TWh | 39.8% |
| Wind | 22.6 TWh | 27.5% |
| Hydro | 12.5 TWh | 15.1% |
| Bioenergy | 10.4 TWh | 12.6% |
| Other fossil | 1.90 TWh | 2.3% |
| Solar | 980 GWh | 1.2% |
| Gas | 940 GWh | 1.1% |
| Coal | 150 GWh | 0.2% |
| Other renewables | 120 GWh | 0.2% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Nuclear | Wind | Hydro | Bioenergy | Other fossil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.9 TWh | 5.16 TWh | 4.80 TWh |
| 1991 | 19.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 13.2 TWh | 5.00 TWh | 5.51 TWh |
| 1992 | 19.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 4.95 TWh | 5.54 TWh |
| 1993 | 19.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 13.5 TWh | 5.96 TWh | 6.30 TWh |
| 1994 | 19.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 11.8 TWh | 6.47 TWh | 7.51 TWh |
| 1995 | 19.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 12.9 TWh | 6.61 TWh | 7.53 TWh |
| 1996 | 19.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 11.9 TWh | 5.89 TWh | 8.44 TWh |
| 1997 | 20.9 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 12.2 TWh | 7.89 TWh | 8.35 TWh |
| 1998 | 21.9 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 15.1 TWh | 9.33 TWh | 7.10 TWh |
| 1999 | 23.0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 12.8 TWh | 8.36 TWh | 6.77 TWh |
| 2000 | 22.5 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 14.7 TWh | 8.64 TWh | 5.49 TWh |
| 2001 | 22.8 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 13.2 TWh | 8.27 TWh | 7.84 TWh |
| 2002 | 22.3 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.8 TWh | 8.99 TWh | 8.45 TWh |
| 2003 | 22.7 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 9.59 TWh | 9.38 TWh | 9.39 TWh |
| 2004 | 22.7 TWh | 120 GWh | 15.1 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 8.24 TWh |
| 2005 | 23.3 TWh | 170 GWh | 13.8 TWh | 9.51 TWh | 6.10 TWh |
| 2006 | 22.9 TWh | 160 GWh | 11.5 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 8.27 TWh |
| 2007 | 23.4 TWh | 190 GWh | 14.2 TWh | 9.95 TWh | 8.98 TWh |
| 2008 | 23.0 TWh | 260 GWh | 17.1 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 7.09 TWh |
| 2009 | 23.5 TWh | 280 GWh | 12.7 TWh | 8.73 TWh | 5.88 TWh |
| 2010 | 22.8 TWh | 290 GWh | 12.9 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 7.86 TWh |
| 2011 | 23.2 TWh | 480 GWh | 12.5 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 6.90 TWh |
| 2012 | 23.0 TWh | 490 GWh | 16.9 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 5.03 TWh |
| 2013 | 23.6 TWh | 770 GWh | 12.8 TWh | 12.0 TWh | 4.54 TWh |
| 2014 | 23.6 TWh | 1.11 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 4.80 TWh |
| 2015 | 23.3 TWh | 2.33 TWh | 16.8 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 4.51 TWh |
| 2016 | 23.2 TWh | 3.07 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 4.43 TWh |
| 2017 | 22.5 TWh | 4.79 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 11.9 TWh | 4.41 TWh |
| 2018 | 22.8 TWh | 5.84 TWh | 13.3 TWh | 12.9 TWh | 5.31 TWh |
| 2019 | 23.9 TWh | 6.02 TWh | 12.4 TWh | 13.3 TWh | 4.65 TWh |
| 2020 | 23.3 TWh | 8.26 TWh | 15.9 TWh | 11.6 TWh | 3.59 TWh |
| 2021 | 23.6 TWh | 8.51 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 13.6 TWh | 3.83 TWh |
| 2022 | 25.3 TWh | 12.0 TWh | 13.5 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 3.77 TWh |
| 2023 | 34.3 TWh | 15.0 TWh | 15.2 TWh | 11.3 TWh | 2.69 TWh |
| 2024 | 32.6 TWh | 20.4 TWh | 14.3 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 2.19 TWh |
| 2025 | 32.8 TWh | 22.6 TWh | 12.5 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 1.90 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82.3 TWh | 87.9 TWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 82.5 TWh | 85.7 TWh | 67 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 81.5 TWh | 83.2 TWh | 81 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 72.2 TWh | 84.7 TWh | 130 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 72.1 TWh | 89.9 TWh | 136 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 69.2 TWh | 84.3 TWh | 130 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 68.6 TWh | 88.7 TWh | 171 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 70.2 TWh | 90.2 TWh | 194 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 67.5 TWh | 88.0 TWh | 186 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 68.8 TWh | 87.7 TWh | 200 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Finland, 1990 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 5.88 TWh | 5.72 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 6.82 TWh | 7.07 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 7.30 TWh | 7.37 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 8.29 TWh | 8.41 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 8.78 TWh | 8.42 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 8.06 TWh | 7.56 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 8.06 TWh | 7.10 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 7.04 TWh | 5.83 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 6.68 TWh | 6.18 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 5.88 TWh | 5.50 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 5.97 TWh | 5.68 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 6.14 TWh | 5.59 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 6.01 TWh | 5.64 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 7.12 TWh | 7.32 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 7.76 TWh | 7.52 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 8.39 TWh | 8.06 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 9.99 TWh | 8.86 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 9.15 TWh | 7.95 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 8.39 TWh | 8.25 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 7.13 TWh | 6.33 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 6.48 TWh | 6.12 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 5.92 TWh | 5.87 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 6.12 TWh | 5.79 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 6.38 TWh | 6.13 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Finland Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Finland?
Nuclear was the largest source of electricity in Finland in 2025, supplying 39.8% of generation, followed by wind (27.5%) and hydro (15.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Finland use?
Finland used 87.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 15.62 MWh per person.
How clean is Finland's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Finland emitted 57 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 96.4% of generation. That is 88% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Finland import electricity?
Yes. Finland imported 5.56 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.