North Macedonia Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
North Macedonia generated 2.07 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 29.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 52nd largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.1% of the world's electricity in 2025. 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
- North Macedonia generated 2.07 TWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 29.2% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025.
- North Macedonia was the 52nd largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 85 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- North Macedonia's coal generation in 2025 was 21% lower than in 2020, when it was 2.63 TWh.
- North Macedonia's coal generation in 2025 was 37% lower than in 2015, when it was 3.30 TWh.
- North Macedonia's coal generation peaked at 5.91 TWh in 1998.
- North Macedonia's coal share in 2025 was below the world share of 33.1%.
- North Macedonia had 820 MW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in North Macedonia emitted 2.10 MtCO2 in 2025, 73% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 2.07 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of North Macedonia's electricity | 29.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 52 of 85 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 820 MW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 2.10 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.16 TWh |
| 1991 | 4.86 TWh |
| 1992 | 5.16 TWh |
| 1993 | 4.57 TWh |
| 1994 | 5.21 TWh |
| 1995 | 5.29 TWh |
| 1996 | 5.72 TWh |
| 1997 | 5.76 TWh |
| 1998 | 5.91 TWh |
| 1999 | 5.44 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.21 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.57 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.12 TWh |
| 2003 | 5.34 TWh |
| 2004 | 5.16 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.44 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.11 TWh |
| 2007 | 5.01 TWh |
| 2008 | 5.29 TWh |
| 2009 | 5.30 TWh |
| 2010 | 4.74 TWh |
| 2011 | 5.17 TWh |
| 2012 | 4.83 TWh |
| 2013 | 4.03 TWh |
| 2014 | 3.74 TWh |
| 2015 | 3.30 TWh |
| 2016 | 2.89 TWh |
| 2017 | 3.39 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.85 TWh |
| 2019 | 3.51 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.63 TWh |
| 2021 | 2.19 TWh |
| 2022 | 2.77 TWh |
| 2023 | 2.77 TWh |
| 2024 | 2.36 TWh |
| 2025 | 2.07 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | North Macedonia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 89.7% | n/a |
| 1991 | 84.2% | n/a |
| 1992 | 85.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 88.2% | n/a |
| 1994 | 87.7% | n/a |
| 1995 | 86.3% | n/a |
| 1996 | 86.1% | n/a |
| 1997 | 85.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 83.8% | n/a |
| 1999 | 79.3% | n/a |
| 2000 | 76.5% | 38.0% |
| 2001 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| 2002 | 84.1% | 38.3% |
| 2003 | 79.4% | 39.5% |
| 2004 | 77.5% | 39.0% |
| 2005 | 78.4% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 72.9% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 77.1% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 83.8% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 77.7% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 65.3% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 76.5% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 77.2% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 66.2% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 69.5% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 58.4% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 51.3% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 60.5% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 50.8% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 59.8% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 49.3% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 39.6% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 46.6% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 37.4% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 29.2% | 33.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.07 TWh | 29.2% | 33.1% | 820 MW | 2.10 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 2.36 TWh | 37.4% | 34.2% | 820 MW | 2.40 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 2.77 TWh | 40.2% | 35.2% | 820 MW | 2.81 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 2.77 TWh | 46.6% | 35.6% | 820 MW | 2.81 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 2.19 TWh | 39.6% | 36.0% | 820 MW | 2.22 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 2.63 TWh | 49.3% | 35.4% | 820 MW | 2.67 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 3.51 TWh | 59.8% | 36.7% | 820 MW | 3.56 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 2.85 TWh | 50.8% | 38.0% | 820 MW | 2.89 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 3.39 TWh | 60.5% | 38.0% | 820 MW | 3.44 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 2.89 TWh | 51.3% | 37.8% | 820 MW | 2.94 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for North Macedonia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 160 GWh |
| 2024-08 | 180 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 160 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 190 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 280 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 260 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 230 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 310 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 280 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 170 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 180 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 180 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 190 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 170 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 220 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 220 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 160 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 160 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 180 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 160 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 180 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 170 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 160 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 140 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026. Monthly figures for North Macedonia can differ slightly from the annual totals.