Philippines Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
The Philippines generated 123 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 58.7%, followed by gas (17.3%) and hydro (10.3%). Demand was 123 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 595 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
- The Philippines generated 123 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 58.7% of the Philippines' electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 17.3% of the Philippines' electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 10.3% of the Philippines' electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 23.3% of the Philippines' generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of the Philippines' electricity was 595 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- The Philippines' carbon intensity in 2025 was 27% higher than in 2000, when it was 468 gCO2/kWh.
- The Philippines had the 30th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 123 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 123 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 1.05 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 595 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 73.3 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 30 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 72.2 TWh | 58.7% |
| Gas | 21.3 TWh | 17.3% |
| Hydro | 12.7 TWh | 10.3% |
| Other renewables | 10.1 TWh | 8.2% |
| Solar | 3.00 TWh | 2.4% |
| Wind | 1.46 TWh | 1.2% |
| Bioenergy | 1.45 TWh | 1.2% |
| Other fossil | 940 GWh | 0.8% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Coal | Gas | Hydro | Other renewables | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.7 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 7.80 TWh | 11.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 18.8 TWh | 850 GWh | 7.10 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 16.1 TWh | 8.77 TWh | 7.03 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 14.9 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 7.87 TWh | 9.82 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 16.2 TWh | 12.4 TWh | 8.59 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 15.3 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 8.39 TWh | 9.90 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 15.3 TWh | 16.4 TWh | 9.94 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 16.8 TWh | 18.8 TWh | 8.56 TWh | 10.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 15.8 TWh | 19.6 TWh | 9.84 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 16.5 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 9.79 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 23.3 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 7.80 TWh | 9.93 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 25.3 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 9.70 TWh | 9.94 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 28.3 TWh | 19.6 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 32.1 TWh | 18.8 TWh | 10.0 TWh | 9.60 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 33.1 TWh | 18.7 TWh | 9.14 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 36.7 TWh | 18.9 TWh | 8.66 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2016 | 43.3 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 8.11 TWh | 11.1 TWh | 1.10 TWh |
| 2017 | 46.9 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 9.61 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 1.20 TWh |
| 2018 | 51.9 TWh | 21.3 TWh | 9.38 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 1.25 TWh |
| 2019 | 57.9 TWh | 22.4 TWh | 8.03 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 1.25 TWh |
| 2020 | 58.2 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 7.19 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 1.37 TWh |
| 2021 | 62.1 TWh | 18.7 TWh | 9.19 TWh | 10.0 TWh | 1.47 TWh |
| 2022 | 66.4 TWh | 17.9 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 1.82 TWh |
| 2023 | 73.8 TWh | 16.7 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 1.82 TWh |
| 2024 | 79.4 TWh | 18.1 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 2.08 TWh |
| 2025 | 72.2 TWh | 21.3 TWh | 12.7 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 3.00 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 TWh | 123 TWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 124 TWh | 124 TWh | 629 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 117 TWh | 117 TWh | 623 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 112 TWh | 112 TWh | 609 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 106 TWh | 106 TWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 102 TWh | 102 TWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 106 TWh | 106 TWh | 599 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 99.7 TWh | 99.7 TWh | 578 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 94.4 TWh | 94.4 TWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 90.8 TWh | 90.8 TWh | 562 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Philippines, 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 2026Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 10.1 TWh | 10.1 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 10.6 TWh | 10.6 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 10.2 TWh | 10.2 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 10.1 TWh | 10.1 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 10.2 TWh | 10.2 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 9.57 TWh | 9.57 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 9.32 TWh | 9.32 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 9.62 TWh | 9.62 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 9.21 TWh | 9.21 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 11.0 TWh | 11.0 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 11.0 TWh | 11.0 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 10.9 TWh | 10.9 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 9.97 TWh | 9.97 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 10.5 TWh | 10.5 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 9.72 TWh | 9.72 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 9.78 TWh | 9.78 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 9.76 TWh | 9.76 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 9.43 TWh | 9.43 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 9.25 TWh | 9.25 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 9.59 TWh | 9.59 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 9.00 TWh | 9.00 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 9.49 TWh | 9.49 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 10.8 TWh | 10.8 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 9.90 TWh | 9.90 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026.
Philippines Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in the Philippines?
Coal was the largest source of electricity in the Philippines in 2025, supplying 58.7% of generation, followed by gas (17.3%) and hydro (10.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does the Philippines use?
The Philippines used 123 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 1.05 MWh per person.
How clean is the Philippines' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in the Philippines emitted 595 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 23.3% of generation. That is 30% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.