Israel Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Israel generated 82.1 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 79.7%, followed by solar (16.2%) and coal (3.4%). Demand was 75.7 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 493 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Israel generated 82.1 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 79.7% of Israel's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 16.2% of Israel's electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 3.4% of Israel's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 16.9% of Israel's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Israel's electricity was 493 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Israel's carbon intensity in 2025 was 38% lower than in 2000, when it was 794 gCO2/kWh.
- Israel had the 40th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 82.1 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 75.7 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 7.95 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -6.40 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 493 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 40.5 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 40 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Solar | Coal | Wind | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 29.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 32.9 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 35.1 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 36.1 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 4.34 TWh | 0 TWh | 36.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.63 TWh | 0 TWh | 36.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 9.09 TWh | 0 TWh | 35.7 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 10.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 37.3 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 15.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 35.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 18.0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 34.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 22.0 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 34.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 19.8 TWh | 190 GWh | 35.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 10.6 TWh | 370 GWh | 38.7 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 26.4 TWh | 490 GWh | 32.1 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 29.5 TWh | 880 GWh | 30.1 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 33.2 TWh | 1.12 TWh | 29.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 40.8 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 24.2 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2017 | 42.8 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 22.0 TWh | 180 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 46.0 TWh | 1.57 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 180 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2019 | 46.1 TWh | 3.21 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 190 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2020 | 48.8 TWh | 4.10 TWh | 19.0 TWh | 200 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2021 | 51.0 TWh | 5.52 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 180 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2022 | 52.3 TWh | 7.05 TWh | 16.7 TWh | 290 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2023 | 54.7 TWh | 8.56 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 460 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2024 | 57.4 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 460 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2025 | 65.4 TWh | 13.3 TWh | 2.80 TWh | 460 GWh | 160 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82.1 TWh | 75.7 TWh | 493 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 80.4 TWh | 74.0 TWh | 541 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 77.4 TWh | 70.5 TWh | 559 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 76.9 TWh | 70.0 TWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 74.1 TWh | 67.6 TWh | 596 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 72.7 TWh | 66.5 TWh | 615 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 72.7 TWh | 66.4 TWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 69.0 TWh | 63.2 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 67.4 TWh | 61.8 TWh | 653 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 67.0 TWh | 61.5 TWh | 662 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Israel, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Israel Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Israel?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Israel in 2025, supplying 79.7% of generation, followed by solar (16.2%) and coal (3.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Israel use?
Israel used 75.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 7.95 MWh per person.
How clean is Israel's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Israel emitted 493 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 16.9% of generation. That is 7% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Israel import electricity?
No. Israel was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 6.40 TWh more than it imported.