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Electricity in 2025: World Generation Up 3.4% to 31,923 TWh, Low Carbon Share 42.3%

The world generated 31,923 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 3.4% on 2024. Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 42.3% of world electricity in 2025, up 1.5 points on 2024. Solar and wind together produced 17.3% of world electricity in 2025, up 2.2 points on 2024. Power sector emissions were 14,688 MtCO2 in 2025, up 0.8% on 2024. The carbon intensity of world electricity was 460 gCO2/kWh in 2025, down 2.5% on 2024. China added the most solar generation in 2025, 334 TWh more than in 2024. China cut its coal generation most in 2025, by 80.4 TWh. Data as of 2025, Ember annual statistics.

96 countries have an Ember generation figure for 2025, together 97% of the world total; 96 of them also have one for 2024, and the country lists below use those. World totals are Ember's own World region, not a sum of these countries.

The World in 2025

Against 2024
Generation 202531,923 TWhup 3.4% on 2024
Demand per person3.86 MWh/personup 1.8% on 2024
Low carbon share42.3%up 1.5 points on 2024
Solar and wind share17.3%up 2.2 points on 2024
Power sector CO214,688 MtCO2up 0.8% on 2024
Carbon intensity460 gCO2/kWhdown 2.5% on 2024

Key Facts, 2025

  • The world generated 31,923 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 3.4% on 2024.
  • World electricity demand per person was 3.86 MWh/person in 2025, up 1.8% on 2024.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 42.3% of world electricity in 2025, up 1.5 points on 2024.
  • Solar and wind together produced 17.3% of world electricity in 2025, up 2.2 points on 2024.
  • Power sector emissions were 14,688 MtCO2 in 2025, up 0.8% on 2024.
  • The carbon intensity of world electricity was 460 gCO2/kWh in 2025, down 2.5% on 2024.
  • China generated 334 TWh more solar electricity in 2025 than in 2024, from 839 TWh to 1,173 TWh.
  • Iran generated 2.3 times as much solar electricity in 2025 as in 2024: 2.20 TWh against 970 GWh.
  • China generated 131 TWh more wind electricity in 2025 than in 2024, from 997 TWh to 1,128 TWh.
  • China generated 80.4 TWh less coal electricity in 2025 than in 2024, down 1.4% from 5,836 TWh to 5,756 TWh.
  • Colombia's carbon intensity fell 37.6% in 2025, from 298 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 186 gCO2/kWh.
  • Colombia's low carbon share rose 15.6 points in 2025, from 61.4% in 2024 to 77.0%.
  • Portugal's low carbon share fell 4.3 points in 2025, from 85.2% in 2024 to 80.9%.
  • Solar passed nuclear in electricity generation worldwide in 2025, for the first time in the data: 2,807 TWh against 2,805 TWh. In 2024, solar was 2,155 TWh against 2,777 TWh for nuclear.

World Generation Mix, 2025 and 2024

Share of generation

2025

2025 World mix

By group

By fuel

2024

2024 World mix

By group

By fuel

World generation by source, 2025 against 2024. Coal 33.2% against 34.2%; Gas 21.7% against 22.1%; Hydro 13.9% against 14.4%; Nuclear 8.8% against 9.0%.

World generation by source, 2025 against 2024
SourceShare, 2025Share, 2024ChangeGeneration, 2025
Coal 33.2% 34.2% -0.9 pts 10,607 TWh
Gas 21.7% 22.1% -0.4 pts 6,920 TWh
Hydro 13.9% 14.4% -0.5 pts 4,446 TWh
Nuclear 8.8% 9.0% -0.2 pts 2,805 TWh
Solar 8.8% 7.0% +1.8 pts 2,807 TWh
Wind 8.5% 8.1% +0.4 pts 2,705 TWh
Other fossil 2.8% 2.9% -0.2 pts 889 TWh
Bioenergy 2.0% 2.0% 0.0 pts 652 TWh
Other renewables 0.3% 0.3% 0.0 pts 91.5 TWh

Biggest Movers Among Countries, 2025

Against 2024

Biggest Solar Growth, in TWh

China added the most solar generation in 2025: 334 TWh more than in 2024. 68 of 82 countries generated more solar electricity in 2025 than in 2024. The top five together added 506 TWh, 78% of the world's 652 TWh rise.

Biggest Solar Growth, in TWh, 2025: top 8
CountryMore solar than in 2024Generation
1. 🇨🇳 China+334 TWh839 TWh in 2024 to 1,173 TWh in 2025
2. 🇺🇸 United States+85.1 TWh304 TWh in 2024 to 389 TWh in 2025
3. 🇮🇳 India+52.9 TWh142 TWh in 2024 to 195 TWh in 2025
4. 🇵🇰 Pakistan+16.8 TWh19.8 TWh in 2024 to 36.6 TWh in 2025
5. 🇧🇷 Brazil+16.7 TWh71.3 TWh in 2024 to 88.0 TWh in 2025
6. 🇩🇪 Germany+15.6 TWh74.1 TWh in 2024 to 89.7 TWh in 2025
7. 🇯🇵 Japan+14.1 TWh96.7 TWh in 2024 to 111 TWh in 2025
8. 🇹🇷 Turkey+11.6 TWh25.7 TWh in 2024 to 37.3 TWh in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data.

Fastest Solar Growth, as a Multiple

Iran grew its solar generation fastest in 2025, to 2.3 times what it was in 2024 (970 GWh in 2024 to 2.20 TWh in 2025).

Fastest Solar Growth, as a Multiple, 2025: top 8
CountrySolar as a multiple of 2024Generation
1. 🇮🇷 Iran2.3 times970 GWh in 2024 to 2.20 TWh in 2025
2. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan2.2 times2.90 TWh in 2024 to 6.50 TWh in 2025
3. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2.2 times8.23 TWh in 2024 to 18.2 TWh in 2025
4. 🇵🇪 Peru2 times950 GWh in 2024 to 1.86 TWh in 2025
5. 🇵🇰 Pakistan1.8 times19.8 TWh in 2024 to 36.6 TWh in 2025
6. 🇰🇭 Cambodia1.8 times1.07 TWh in 2024 to 1.89 TWh in 2025
7. 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka1.6 times1.17 TWh in 2024 to 1.90 TWh in 2025
8. 🇭🇷 Croatia1.6 times820 GWh in 2024 to 1.31 TWh in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data. Needs at least 0.3 TWh of solar in 2024 and 1 TWh in 2025, so growth from almost nothing is not counted.

Biggest Wind Growth, in TWh

China added the most wind generation in 2025: 131 TWh more than in 2024. 37 of 82 countries generated more wind electricity in 2025 than in 2024. The top five together added 180 TWh, 89% of the world's 202 TWh rise.

Biggest Wind Growth, in TWh, 2025: top 8
CountryMore wind than in 2024Generation
1. 🇨🇳 China+131 TWh997 TWh in 2024 to 1,128 TWh in 2025
2. 🇮🇳 India+22.5 TWh81.5 TWh in 2024 to 104 TWh in 2025
3. 🇺🇸 United States+12.5 TWh452 TWh in 2024 to 464 TWh in 2025
4. 🇧🇷 Brazil+7.35 TWh108 TWh in 2024 to 116 TWh in 2025
5. 🇦🇺 Australia+6.85 TWh32.7 TWh in 2024 to 39.6 TWh in 2025
6. 🇨🇦 Canada+5.75 TWh46.8 TWh in 2024 to 52.6 TWh in 2025
7. 🇫🇷 France+5.32 TWh45.4 TWh in 2024 to 50.7 TWh in 2025
8. 🇪🇬 Egypt+3.75 TWh6.18 TWh in 2024 to 9.93 TWh in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data.

Largest Falls in Coal Generation

China cut its coal generation most in 2025: 80.4 TWh less than in 2024. 28 of 82 countries generated less coal electricity than in 2024.

Largest Falls in Coal Generation, 2025: top 8
CountryLess coal than in 2024Generation
1. 🇨🇳 China-80.4 TWh5,836 TWh in 2024 to 5,756 TWh in 2025
2. 🇮🇳 India-43.7 TWh1,518 TWh in 2024 to 1,474 TWh in 2025
3. 🇹🇼 Taiwan-11.3 TWh116 TWh in 2024 to 104 TWh in 2025
4. 🇿🇦 South Africa-9.30 TWh207 TWh in 2024 to 198 TWh in 2025
5. 🇮🇱 Israel-8.70 TWh11.5 TWh in 2024 to 2.80 TWh in 2025
6. 🇨🇦 Canada-7.62 TWh25.1 TWh in 2024 to 17.5 TWh in 2025
7. 🇵🇭 Philippines-7.13 TWh79.4 TWh in 2024 to 72.2 TWh in 2025
8. 🇨🇴 Colombia-6.19 TWh11.2 TWh in 2024 to 5.02 TWh in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data. Needs at least 1 TWh of coal in 2024.

Biggest Cuts in Carbon Intensity

Colombia cleaned up its grid most in 2025: carbon intensity down 37.6% on 2024 (298 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 186 gCO2/kWh in 2025). 47 of 82 countries had a lower carbon intensity than in 2024.

Biggest Cuts in Carbon Intensity, 2025: top 8
CountryChange on 2024Carbon intensity
1. 🇨🇴 Colombia-37.6%298 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 186 gCO2/kWh in 2025
2. 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan-33.5%120 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 80 gCO2/kWh in 2025
3. 🇪🇨 Ecuador-22.1%204 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 159 gCO2/kWh in 2025
4. 🇸🇮 Slovenia-20.6%230 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 183 gCO2/kWh in 2025
5. 🇫🇮 Finland-14.5%67 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 57 gCO2/kWh in 2025
6. 🇳🇿 New Zealand-13.7%112 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 97 gCO2/kWh in 2025
7. 🇭🇺 Hungary-11.9%184 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 162 gCO2/kWh in 2025
8. 🇩🇰 Denmark-9.5%132 gCO2/kWh in 2024 to 120 gCO2/kWh in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data. Both years need a valid, positive carbon intensity. Carbon intensity is the CO2 emitted per kilowatt hour generated, lifecycle emissions included.

Biggest Rises in Low Carbon Share

Colombia had the biggest rise in low carbon share in 2025: 15.6 points (61.4% in 2024 to 77.0% in 2025). 45 of 82 countries saw their low carbon share rise.

Biggest Rises in Low Carbon Share, 2025: top 8
CountryChange on 2024Low carbon share
1. 🇨🇴 Colombia+15.6 pts61.4% in 2024 to 77.0% in 2025
2. 🇳🇬 Nigeria+7.0 pts25.0% in 2024 to 32.0% in 2025
3. 🇪🇨 Ecuador+7.0 pts72.4% in 2024 to 79.4% in 2025
4. 🇰🇭 Cambodia+5.2 pts35.7% in 2024 to 40.9% in 2025
5. 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic+4.9 pts18.9% in 2024 to 23.8% in 2025
6. 🇦🇺 Australia+4.7 pts35.1% in 2024 to 39.8% in 2025
7. 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan+4.7 pts88.8% in 2024 to 93.5% in 2025
8. 🇵🇰 Pakistan+4.6 pts56.5% in 2024 to 61.0% in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data. Low carbon means nuclear and renewables, as a share of generation. Points are percentage points, not a percentage change.

Biggest Falls in Low Carbon Share

Portugal had the biggest fall in low carbon share in 2025: 4.3 points (85.2% in 2024 to 80.9% in 2025). 35 of 82 countries saw their low carbon share fall.

Biggest Falls in Low Carbon Share, 2025: top 8
CountryChange on 2024Low carbon share
1. 🇵🇹 Portugal-4.3 pts85.2% in 2024 to 80.9% in 2025
2. 🇧🇪 Belgium-4.3 pts76.3% in 2024 to 72.1% in 2025
3. 🇷🇸 Serbia-3.8 pts32.1% in 2024 to 28.3% in 2025
4. 🇨🇱 Chile-3.7 pts70.0% in 2024 to 66.4% in 2025
5. 🇦🇹 Austria-2.6 pts86.2% in 2024 to 83.6% in 2025
6. 🇹🇷 Turkey-2.3 pts45.6% in 2024 to 43.3% in 2025
7. 🇮🇩 Indonesia-2.3 pts18.1% in 2024 to 15.8% in 2025
8. 🇪🇸 Spain-2.2 pts76.8% in 2024 to 74.6% in 2025

Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025 and have a figure for both 2024 and 2025, 82 in this data. Low carbon means nuclear and renewables, as a share of generation. Points are percentage points, not a percentage change.

Milestones in 2025

World and country
  • Solar passed nuclear in electricity generation worldwide in 2025, for the first time in the data: 2,807 TWh against 2,805 TWh. In 2024, solar was 2,155 TWh against 2,777 TWh for nuclear.
  • Solar passed wind in electricity generation worldwide in 2025, for the first time in the data: 2,807 TWh against 2,705 TWh. In 2024, solar was 2,155 TWh against 2,503 TWh for wind.
  • World power sector CO2 was the highest in the data in 2025: 14,688 MtCO2, up 0.8% on 2024. The data starts in 2000.
  • World carbon intensity was the lowest in the data in 2025: 460 gCO2/kWh, down 2.5% on 2024. The data starts in 2000.
  • The world low carbon share was the highest in the data in 2025: 42.3%, up 1.5 points on 2024. The data starts in 2000.
  • World coal generation was the highest in the data in 2025: 10,607 TWh, up 0.6% on 2024. The data starts in 2000.
  • World gas generation was the highest in the data in 2025: 6,920 TWh, up 1.4% on 2024. The data starts in 2000.
  • 🇩🇪 Germany generated more solar than gas electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 1985): 89.7 TWh against 83.5 TWh. In 2024, solar was 74.1 TWh against 78.4 TWh for gas.
  • 🇵🇰 Pakistan generated more solar than coal electricity in 2025: 36.6 TWh against 24.8 TWh. In 2024, solar was 19.8 TWh against 20.2 TWh for coal.
  • 🇵🇰 Pakistan generated more solar than nuclear electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 2000): 36.6 TWh against 24.0 TWh. In 2024, solar was 19.8 TWh against 23.2 TWh for nuclear.
  • 🇮🇱 Israel generated more solar than coal electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 2000): 13.3 TWh against 2.80 TWh. In 2024, solar was 10.5 TWh against 11.5 TWh for coal.
  • 🇹🇼 Taiwan generated more wind than nuclear electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 1985): 12.2 TWh against 3.24 TWh. In 2024, wind was 10.5 TWh against 12.2 TWh for nuclear.
  • 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan generated more solar than coal electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 2000): 6.50 TWh against 5.70 TWh. In 2024, solar was 2.90 TWh against 5.70 TWh for coal.
  • 🇨🇿 Czechia generated more solar than gas electricity in 2025: 4.39 TWh against 4.08 TWh. In 2024, solar was 3.59 TWh against 3.79 TWh for gas.
  • 🇳🇿 New Zealand generated more wind than gas electricity in 2025: 4.20 TWh against 3.82 TWh. In 2024, wind and gas were level at 4.31 TWh.
  • 🇭🇷 Croatia generated more wind than gas electricity in 2025 for the first time in the data (which starts in 1990): 3.12 TWh against 2.74 TWh. In 2024, wind was 2.67 TWh against 3.25 TWh for gas.
  • 🇩🇰 Denmark had a low carbon share above 90% for the first time in the data, which starts in 1990: 91.2% in 2025, against 89.2% in 2024.

Each milestone is read from the annual series: a source counts as passing another when it was at or below it in 2024 and above it in 2025, with at least 1 TWh on each side. Country milestones are limited to countries generating at least 10 TWh. Records are the highest or lowest value in the data up to 2025.

By Continent, 2025

Countries with data for both years
Generation and low carbon share by continent, 2025 against 2024, countries with data for both years
ContinentCountriesGenerationChangeLow carbon share
Asia 31 18,289 TWh +4.4% 34.6%
North America 7 5,631 TWh +3.4% 45.6%
Europe 40 4,654 TWh +0.2% 62.1%
South America 9 1,264 TWh +2.2% 79.1%
Africa 7 642 TWh +2.8% 23.1%
Oceania 2 330 TWh +1.3% 46.2%

Each row sums only the countries that have a generation figure for both 2024 and 2025, so the change compares the same countries. Continents follow the grouping on the country pages.

Questions About Electricity in 2025

How much electricity did the world generate in 2025?

The world generated 31,923 TWh of electricity in 2025, up 3.4% on 2024. Figures are Ember annual statistics (World region).

What share of world electricity was low carbon in 2025?

Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 42.3% of world electricity in 2025, up 1.5 points on 2024. Low carbon here means nuclear plus all renewables.

Did power sector emissions rise or fall in 2025?

Power sector emissions were 14,688 MtCO2 in 2025, up 0.8% on 2024. The carbon intensity of world electricity was 460 gCO2/kWh in 2025, down 2.5% on 2024.

Which country added the most solar power in 2025?

China added the most solar generation in 2025: 334 TWh more than in 2024. 68 of 82 countries generated more solar electricity in 2025 than in 2024. The top five together added 506 TWh, 78% of the world's 652 TWh rise.

Which country cut coal generation most in 2025?

China cut its coal generation most in 2025: 80.4 TWh less than in 2024. 28 of 82 countries generated less coal electricity than in 2024.

Which countries does the 2025 review cover?

96 countries have an Ember generation figure for 2025, together 97% of the world total; 96 of them also have one for 2024, and the country lists below use those. World totals are Ember's own World region, not a sum of these countries.

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

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  title = {{Electricity in 2025: Year in Review, Movers and Milestones}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
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