Armenia vs Macao: Electricity Compared
Armenia generated 9.03 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Macao 780 GWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 39.0% in Armenia and 62.8% in Macao. Each kWh generated emitted 240 gCO2/kWh in Armenia and 474 gCO2/kWh in Macao. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Macao are for 2024, while Armenia has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Bioenergy supplied 30.8% of Macao's electricity in 2024, against none in Armenia.
- Macao's electricity was 2.0 times as carbon intensive as Armenia's in 2024, at 474 gCO2/kWh against 240 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Macao used 8.72 MWh of electricity in 2024, 3.4 times as much as in Armenia (2.57 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 61.0% of Armenia's electricity in 2024 and 30.8% of Macao's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 7.64 TWh in Armenia and 6.28 TWh in Macao.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Armenia | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 9.03 TWh | 780 GWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.64 TWh | 6.28 TWh |
| Demand per person | 2.57 MWh | 8.72 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 240 gCO2/kWh | 474 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 2.17 MtCO2 | 0.37 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 61.0% | 30.8% |
| Largest source | Gas 39.0% | Gas 62.8% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Armenia | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 280 gCO2/kWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 291 gCO2/kWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 184 gCO2/kWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 179 gCO2/kWh | 621 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 173 gCO2/kWh | 624 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 186 gCO2/kWh | 623 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 162 gCO2/kWh | 613 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 164 gCO2/kWh | 609 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 193 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 135 gCO2/kWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 146 gCO2/kWh | 527 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 524 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 264 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 257 gCO2/kWh | 400 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 264 gCO2/kWh | 448 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 226 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 223 gCO2/kWh | 569 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 233 gCO2/kWh | 561 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 270 gCO2/kWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 248 gCO2/kWh | 501 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 252 gCO2/kWh | 480 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 267 gCO2/kWh | 434 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 241 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 263 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 240 gCO2/kWh | 474 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 244 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Armenia | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.70 MWh | 3.82 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.74 MWh | 3.95 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.62 MWh | 4.15 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.65 MWh | 4.22 MWh |
| 2004 | 1.67 MWh | 4.40 MWh |
| 2005 | 1.76 MWh | 4.78 MWh |
| 2006 | 1.81 MWh | 5.17 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.94 MWh | 6.13 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.99 MWh | 6.57 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.83 MWh | 6.72 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.87 MWh | 6.88 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.01 MWh | 7.04 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.13 MWh | 7.52 MWh |
| 2013 | 2.17 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.20 MWh | 7.77 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.16 MWh | 8.04 MWh |
| 2016 | 2.11 MWh | 8.36 MWh |
| 2017 | 2.20 MWh | 8.38 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.12 MWh | 8.44 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.25 MWh | 8.67 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.29 MWh | 7.92 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.47 MWh | 8.19 MWh |
| 2022 | 2.93 MWh | 7.61 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.55 MWh | 8.39 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.57 MWh | 8.72 MWh |
| 2025 | 2.38 MWh | n/a |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.