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Electricity in July 2026: Demand Up 2.1% on July 2025

Demand in the 64 countries with data for both July 2026 and July 2025 was 2,507 TWh in July 2026, up 2.1% on July 2025. Those 64 countries cover 85% of world electricity demand (measured on 2025 demand), so this is a review of the reporting countries, not a world total. Low carbon sources supplied 46.5% of their generation in July 2026.

July 2026 at a Glance

64 countries, Ember monthly
Demand, 64 countries2,507 TWhup 2.1% on July 2025
Low carbon share46.5%up 1.8 points on July 2025
Solar and wind share21.1%
Share of world demand85%64 countries, 2025 basis

Key Facts

  • Demand in the 64 countries with data for both July 2026 and July 2025 was 2,507 TWh in July 2026, up 2.1% on July 2025.
  • Those 64 countries cover 85% of world electricity demand (measured on 2025 demand), so this is a review of the reporting countries, not a world total.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 46.5% of generation in these countries in July 2026, up 1.8 points on July 2025.
  • Solar supplied 12.8% and wind 8.3% of their generation in July 2026.
  • Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 448 gCO2/kWh in July 2026, against 463 gCO2/kWh in July 2025.
  • Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in July 2026 (24 gCO2/kWh) and Bangladesh the highest (765 gCO2/kWh).

Demand Through 2026 Against 2025

same 64 countries, TWh per month
Monthly electricity demand of the 64 reporting countries, 2025 and 2026 Demand in the 64 countries with data for July 2026 and July 2025: 2,507 TWh in July 2026 against 2,457 TWh in July 2025. A month shows only when every one of these countries has a figure for it. 0 750 1,500 2,250 3,000 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Demand in the 64 countries with data for July 2026 and July 2025: 2,507 TWh in July 2026 against 2,457 TWh in July 2025. A month shows only when every one of these countries has a figure for it.
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026
Monthly electricity demand of the 64 reporting countries, 2025 and 2026
Month20262025
Jan2,317 TWh2,266 TWh
Feb2,106 TWh2,038 TWh
Mar2,210 TWh2,160 TWh
Apr2,076 TWh2,010 TWh
May2,168 TWh2,076 TWh
Jun2,270 TWh2,198 TWh
Jul2,507 TWh2,457 TWh
Augn/a2,409 TWh
Sepn/a2,191 TWh
Octn/a2,137 TWh
Novn/a2,105 TWh
Decn/a2,311 TWh

Biggest Movers, July 2026 Against July 2025

countries generating at least 3 TWh in both months

Demand rose most

Countries where demand rose most, July 2026
CountryChangeDemand
1. Ecuador+26.5%2.98 TWh to 3.77 TWh
2. Italy+9.8%28.8 TWh to 31.6 TWh
3. India+9.4%169 TWh to 185 TWh
4. Peru+7.7%5.07 TWh to 5.46 TWh
5. Vietnam+7.5%30.1 TWh to 32.3 TWh

Demand fell most

Countries where demand fell most, July 2026
CountryChangeDemand
1. Japan-4.8%90.4 TWh to 86.1 TWh
2. Romania-4.4%4.76 TWh to 4.55 TWh
3. Netherlands-4.2%10.5 TWh to 10.0 TWh
4. Sweden-4.2%8.42 TWh to 8.07 TWh
5. Russia-3.5%88.0 TWh to 84.9 TWh

Solar share rose most

Countries where the solar share rose most, July 2026
CountryChangeShare of generation
1. Belgium+13.2 points24.3% to 37.5% of generation
2. Austria+11.1 points18.2% to 29.2% of generation
3. Romania+10.3 points18.4% to 28.7% of generation
4. Germany+6.5 points28.1% to 34.6% of generation
5. Greece+6.3 points27.2% to 33.6% of generation

Wind share rose most

Countries where the wind share rose most, July 2026
CountryChangeShare of generation
1. Sweden+13.3 points13.2% to 26.5% of generation
2. Belgium+4.9 points12.2% to 17.2% of generation
3. Norway+4.3 points3.9% to 8.2% of generation
4. United Kingdom+4.2 points20.7% to 24.9% of generation
5. Poland+3.9 points10.1% to 14.0% of generation

Carbon intensity fell most

Countries where carbon intensity fell most, July 2026
CountryChangeCarbon intensity
1. New Zealand-37.5%74 gCO2/kWh to 46 gCO2/kWh
2. Hungary-22.1%148 gCO2/kWh to 115 gCO2/kWh
3. Romania-19.5%264 gCO2/kWh to 212 gCO2/kWh
4. Germany-17.3%344 gCO2/kWh to 284 gCO2/kWh
5. Czechia-16.5%379 gCO2/kWh to 317 gCO2/kWh

Carbon intensity rose most

Countries where carbon intensity rose most, July 2026
CountryChangeCarbon intensity
1. Belgium+27.5%182 gCO2/kWh to 232 gCO2/kWh
2. Vietnam+21.0%350 gCO2/kWh to 424 gCO2/kWh
3. Austria+20.4%44 gCO2/kWh to 53 gCO2/kWh
4. France+15.5%28 gCO2/kWh to 32 gCO2/kWh
5. Netherlands+12.4%225 gCO2/kWh to 253 gCO2/kWh

Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, July 2026

large reporters, gCO2/kWh

Lowest carbon intensity

Lowest carbon intensity among large reporters, July 2026
CountryCarbon intensityGeneration
1. Sweden24 gCO2/kWh10.0 TWh generated
2. Norway30 gCO2/kWh10.0 TWh generated
3. France32 gCO2/kWh42.3 TWh generated
4. New Zealand46 gCO2/kWh3.97 TWh generated
5. Finland47 gCO2/kWh5.79 TWh generated
6. Austria53 gCO2/kWh5.06 TWh generated
7. Denmark98 gCO2/kWh3.03 TWh generated
8. Brazil106 gCO2/kWh62.3 TWh generated

Highest carbon intensity

Highest carbon intensity among large reporters, July 2026
CountryCarbon intensityGeneration
1. Bangladesh765 gCO2/kWh8.93 TWh generated
2. South Africa735 gCO2/kWh19.4 TWh generated
3. Taiwan644 gCO2/kWh27.5 TWh generated
4. Philippines640 gCO2/kWh10.00 TWh generated
5. India595 gCO2/kWh185 TWh generated
6. Poland573 gCO2/kWh13.1 TWh generated
7. Australia565 gCO2/kWh22.0 TWh generated
8. China533 gCO2/kWh1,026 TWh generated

Largest Reporters by Demand, July 2026

Largest reporters by demand, July 2026
CountryDemandOn July 2025
1. China1,024 TWh+1.4%
2. United States467 TWh+2.4%
3. India185 TWh+9.4%
4. Japan86.1 TWh-4.8%
5. Russia84.9 TWh-3.5%
6. Brazil62.3 TWh+1.8%
7. South Korea56.2 TWh-0.6%
8. Canada49.4 TWh+1.1%

How This Month Is Measured

  • Coverage. 64 countries reported July 2026. 64 of them also have July 2025, and those 64 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 85% of world demand in 2025. A month is published only when at least 10 countries and 60% of world demand are covered.
  • Not a world total. These sums cover the reporting countries only.
  • Carbon intensity. The figure for the group weights each country's monthly intensity by its generation; country rankings use Ember's own monthly intensity.

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Ember monthly statistics.

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World Power Monitor. (2026). Electricity in July 2026: Demand, Low Carbon Share and Movers. https://worldpowermonitor.com/months/2026-07/

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World Power Monitor. Electricity in July 2026: Demand, Low Carbon Share and Movers. Data as of 2026-07. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/months/2026-07/

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@misc{wpm_months_2026_07_2026,
  title = {{Electricity in July 2026: Demand, Low Carbon Share and Movers}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Data as of 2026-07. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/months/2026-07/}
}

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