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Vietnam Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Vietnam generated 329 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 47.8%, followed by hydro (31.0%) and solar (10.3%). Demand was 332 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 459 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Vietnam generated 329 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Coal supplied 47.8% of Vietnam's electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 31.0% of Vietnam's electricity in 2025.
  • Solar supplied 10.3% of Vietnam's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 46.1% of Vietnam's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Vietnam's electricity was 459 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Vietnam's carbon intensity in 2025 was 21% lower than in 1985, when it was 579 gCO2/kWh.
  • Vietnam had the 14th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation329 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand332 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person3.09 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports3.18 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity459 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions151 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)14 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Coal 157 TWh 47.8%
Hydro 102 TWh 31.0%
Solar 33.9 TWh 10.3%
Gas 19.7 TWh 6.0%
Wind 14.7 TWh 4.5%
Bioenergy 1.18 TWh 0.4%
Other fossil 620 GWh 0.2%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025
Vietnam electricity generation by source, 1985 to 2025 Vietnam's electricity generation by main source from 1985 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were coal at 157 TWh, hydro at 102 TWh, solar at 33.9 TWh, gas at 19.7 TWh, wind at 14.7 TWh. 0 50 100 150 200 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Vietnam's electricity generation by main source from 1985 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were coal at 157 TWh, hydro at 102 TWh, solar at 33.9 TWh, gas at 19.7 TWh, wind at 14.7 TWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
Vietnam electricity generation by source, 1985 to 2025
YearCoalHydroSolarGasWind
19852.30 TWh1.48 TWh0 TWh70.0 GWh0 TWh
19862.66 TWh1.41 TWh0 TWh70.0 GWh0 TWh
19873.06 TWh1.38 TWh0 TWh70.0 GWh0 TWh
19883.44 TWh1.79 TWh0 TWh60.0 GWh0 TWh
19892.73 TWh3.84 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh0 TWh
19902.00 TWh5.37 TWh0 TWh10.0 GWh0 TWh
19911.37 TWh6.32 TWh0 TWh40.0 GWh0 TWh
1992850 GWh7.23 TWh0 TWh10.0 GWh0 TWh
1993640 GWh7.96 TWh0 TWh10.0 GWh0 TWh
19941.07 TWh9.24 TWh0 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19952.02 TWh10.6 TWh0 TWh750 GWh0 TWh
19962.38 TWh12.0 TWh0 TWh1.10 TWh0 TWh
19973.32 TWh11.7 TWh0 TWh1.97 TWh0 TWh
19983.48 TWh11.1 TWh0 TWh3.44 TWh0 TWh
19992.92 TWh13.8 TWh0 TWh3.60 TWh0 TWh
20003.14 TWh14.6 TWh0 TWh4.36 TWh0 TWh
20013.22 TWh18.2 TWh0 TWh4.42 TWh0 TWh
20024.88 TWh18.2 TWh0 TWh8.33 TWh0 TWh
20037.24 TWh19.0 TWh0 TWh12.0 TWh0 TWh
20047.17 TWh17.8 TWh0 TWh19.5 TWh0 TWh
200511.0 TWh16.5 TWh0 TWh22.3 TWh0 TWh
200612.2 TWh19.7 TWh0 TWh24.5 TWh0 TWh
200712.4 TWh22.4 TWh0 TWh26.6 TWh0 TWh
200812.3 TWh26.0 TWh0 TWh31.1 TWh0 TWh
200912.5 TWh30.0 TWh0 TWh36.4 TWh10.0 GWh
201015.9 TWh28.5 TWh10.0 GWh44.7 TWh40.0 GWh
201119.9 TWh41.1 TWh10.0 GWh39.7 TWh40.0 GWh
201221.3 TWh53.3 TWh10.0 GWh40.4 TWh40.0 GWh
201324.0 TWh57.8 TWh10.0 GWh41.8 TWh70.0 GWh
201434.9 TWh62.2 TWh10.0 GWh43.4 TWh70.0 GWh
201556.5 TWh56.1 TWh10.0 GWh48.2 TWh120 GWh
201668.4 TWh63.9 TWh0 TWh45.4 TWh200 GWh
201767.7 TWh85.9 TWh10.0 GWh40.4 TWh350 GWh
201891.7 TWh83.1 TWh20.0 GWh40.7 TWh490 GWh
2019120 TWh66.1 TWh4.82 TWh42.5 TWh720 GWh
2020123 TWh72.9 TWh11.2 TWh34.7 TWh980 GWh
2021118 TWh78.7 TWh27.5 TWh26.3 TWh3.34 TWh
2022104 TWh95.9 TWh27.9 TWh29.2 TWh9.09 TWh
2023130 TWh80.6 TWh31.1 TWh26.4 TWh11.6 TWh
2024153 TWh88.7 TWh32.9 TWh21.8 TWh12.8 TWh
2025157 TWh102 TWh33.9 TWh19.7 TWh14.7 TWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 329 TWh 332 TWh 459 gCO2/kWh
2024 311 TWh 314 TWh 477 gCO2/kWh
2023 282 TWh 285 TWh 467 gCO2/kWh
2022 267 TWh 270 TWh 415 gCO2/kWh
2021 255 TWh 256 TWh 475 gCO2/kWh
2020 244 TWh 246 TWh 531 gCO2/kWh
2019 237 TWh 238 TWh 557 gCO2/kWh
2018 217 TWh 219 TWh 486 gCO2/kWh
2017 195 TWh 195 TWh 433 gCO2/kWh
2016 179 TWh 180 TWh 492 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Vietnam, 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 October 2025
Vietnam monthly electricity demand and generation, November 2023 to October 2025 Vietnam's electricity demand in October 2025 was 26.2 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 26.2 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 354 gCO2/kWh. 0 8 15 23 30 2023-112024-052024-112025-05
Vietnam's electricity demand in October 2025 was 26.2 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 26.2 TWh. Carbon intensity that month was 354 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through October 2025, TWh
Vietnam monthly electricity demand and generation, November 2023 to October 2025
MonthDemandGeneration
2023-1122.7 TWh22.7 TWh
2023-1226.2 TWh26.2 TWh
2024-0123.4 TWh23.4 TWh
2024-0222.9 TWh22.8 TWh
2024-0321.5 TWh21.5 TWh
2024-0426.2 TWh26.2 TWh
2024-0527.4 TWh27.4 TWh
2024-0626.9 TWh26.9 TWh
2024-0727.1 TWh27.1 TWh
2024-0825.4 TWh25.4 TWh
2024-0926.7 TWh26.7 TWh
2024-1025.5 TWh25.5 TWh
2024-1128.6 TWh28.6 TWh
2024-1226.9 TWh26.9 TWh
2025-0122.5 TWh22.5 TWh
2025-0221.4 TWh21.4 TWh
2025-0326.4 TWh26.4 TWh
2025-0426.3 TWh26.3 TWh
2025-0527.7 TWh27.7 TWh
2025-0627.3 TWh27.3 TWh
2025-0727.2 TWh27.2 TWh
2025-0829.3 TWh29.2 TWh
2025-0925.8 TWh25.8 TWh
2025-1026.2 TWh26.2 TWh

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2025.

Vietnam Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Vietnam?

Coal was the largest source of electricity in Vietnam in 2025, supplying 47.8% of generation, followed by hydro (31.0%) and solar (10.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Vietnam use?

Vietnam used 332 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 3.09 MWh per person.

How clean is Vietnam's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Vietnam emitted 459 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 46.1% of generation. That is close to the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Vietnam import electricity?

Yes. Vietnam imported 3.18 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.