Albania vs Latvia: Electricity Compared
Albania generated 7.11 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Latvia 6.23 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 94.3% in Albania and 47.6% in Latvia. Each kWh generated emitted 25 gCO2/kWh in Albania and 135 gCO2/kWh in Latvia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 94.3% of Albania's electricity in 2025, against 47.6% in Latvia.
- Latvia's electricity was 5.4 times as carbon intensive as Albania's in 2025, at 135 gCO2/kWh against 25 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 5% in Albania between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 24% in Latvia.
- Low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of Albania's electricity in 2025 and 73.5% of Latvia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.99 TWh in Albania and 7.63 TWh in Latvia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Albania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.11 TWh | 6.23 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.99 TWh | 7.63 TWh |
| Demand per person | n/a | 4.17 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 25 gCO2/kWh | 135 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.18 MtCO2 | 0.84 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 100.0% | 73.5% |
| Largest source | Hydro 94.3% | Hydro 47.6% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Albania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 153 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 196 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 154 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 151 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 165 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 152 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 231 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 162 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 131 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 164 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 48 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 53 gCO2/kWh | 148 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 166 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 37 gCO2/kWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 32 gCO2/kWh | 130 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 35 gCO2/kWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 40 gCO2/kWh | 166 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 159 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 149 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 196 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 147 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 186 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 204 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 220 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 205 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 141 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 215 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 224 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 176 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 176 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 136 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 120 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 135 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 135 gCO2/kWh |
Electricity Demand, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Albania | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 10.2 TWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 9.88 TWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 7.92 TWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 6.43 TWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 6.26 TWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 6.25 TWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 6.35 TWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 6.33 TWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 6.33 TWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 6.06 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.73 TWh | 5.93 TWh |
| 2001 | 5.44 TWh | 6.15 TWh |
| 2002 | 5.82 TWh | 6.32 TWh |
| 2003 | 6.15 TWh | 6.60 TWh |
| 2004 | 6.03 TWh | 6.79 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.76 TWh | 7.07 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.65 TWh | 7.40 TWh |
| 2007 | 5.66 TWh | 7.76 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.19 TWh | 7.79 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.60 TWh | 7.22 TWh |
| 2010 | 6.62 TWh | 7.50 TWh |
| 2011 | 7.45 TWh | 7.33 TWh |
| 2012 | 7.26 TWh | 7.86 TWh |
| 2013 | 9.28 TWh | 7.56 TWh |
| 2014 | 7.79 TWh | 7.46 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.29 TWh | 7.36 TWh |
| 2016 | 7.74 TWh | 7.45 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.44 TWh | 7.47 TWh |
| 2018 | 7.64 TWh | 7.63 TWh |
| 2019 | 7.61 TWh | 7.56 TWh |
| 2020 | 7.59 TWh | 7.35 TWh |
| 2021 | 8.39 TWh | 7.62 TWh |
| 2022 | 7.89 TWh | 7.34 TWh |
| 2023 | 8.09 TWh | 7.18 TWh |
| 2024 | 8.67 TWh | 7.41 TWh |
| 2025 | 7.99 TWh | 7.63 TWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.