Austria vs Slovenia: Electricity Compared
Austria generated 73.2 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Slovenia 14.9 TWh, according to Ember. Austria's largest source was hydro (51.9%); Slovenia's was nuclear (39.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 117 gCO2/kWh in Austria and 183 gCO2/kWh in Slovenia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Austria is the bigger electricity producer, generating 4.9 times as much as Slovenia in 2025 (73.2 TWh against 14.9 TWh). Austria has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 117 gCO2/kWh against 183 gCO2/kWh in Slovenia in 2025.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
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Key Facts
- Nuclear supplied 39.3% of Slovenia's electricity in 2025, against none in Austria.
- Slovenia's electricity was 1.6 times as carbon intensive as Austria's in 2025, at 183 gCO2/kWh against 117 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 9% in Austria between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 4% in Slovenia.
- Low carbon sources supplied 83.7% of Austria's electricity in 2025 and 78.9% of Slovenia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 77.4 TWh in Austria and 14.4 TWh in Slovenia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Austria | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 73.2 TWh | 14.9 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 77.4 TWh | 14.4 TWh |
| Demand per person | 8.49 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 117 gCO2/kWh | 183 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 8.54 MtCO2 | 2.72 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| Largest source | Hydro 51.9% | Nuclear 39.3% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Austria | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 250 gCO2/kWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 263 gCO2/kWh | 325 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 202 gCO2/kWh | 406 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 184 gCO2/kWh | 419 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 196 gCO2/kWh | 384 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 207 gCO2/kWh | 382 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 233 gCO2/kWh | 367 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 233 gCO2/kWh | 387 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 211 gCO2/kWh | 384 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 362 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 203 gCO2/kWh | 362 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 229 gCO2/kWh | 366 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 226 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 282 gCO2/kWh | 394 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 259 gCO2/kWh | 364 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 254 gCO2/kWh | 371 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 253 gCO2/kWh | 383 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 233 gCO2/kWh | 389 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 221 gCO2/kWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 196 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 227 gCO2/kWh | 353 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 239 gCO2/kWh | 360 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 186 gCO2/kWh | 359 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 173 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 151 gCO2/kWh | 245 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 172 gCO2/kWh | 317 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 155 gCO2/kWh | 326 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 163 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 158 gCO2/kWh | 305 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 153 gCO2/kWh | 299 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 133 gCO2/kWh | 277 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 135 gCO2/kWh | 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 141 gCO2/kWh | 258 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 112 gCO2/kWh | 224 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 230 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 117 gCO2/kWh | 183 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Austria | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a | n/a |
| 2000 | 7.27 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2001 | 7.61 MWh | 6.39 MWh |
| 2002 | 7.59 MWh | 6.76 MWh |
| 2003 | 7.83 MWh | 7.02 MWh |
| 2004 | 7.94 MWh | 7.28 MWh |
| 2005 | 8.14 MWh | 7.41 MWh |
| 2006 | 8.29 MWh | 7.56 MWh |
| 2007 | 8.30 MWh | 7.58 MWh |
| 2008 | 8.32 MWh | 7.31 MWh |
| 2009 | 8.03 MWh | 6.55 MWh |
| 2010 | 8.40 MWh | 6.92 MWh |
| 2011 | 8.39 MWh | 7.10 MWh |
| 2012 | 8.47 MWh | 7.07 MWh |
| 2013 | 8.47 MWh | 7.06 MWh |
| 2014 | 8.29 MWh | 7.00 MWh |
| 2015 | 8.31 MWh | 7.16 MWh |
| 2016 | 8.24 MWh | 7.30 MWh |
| 2017 | 8.37 MWh | 7.53 MWh |
| 2018 | 8.33 MWh | 7.55 MWh |
| 2019 | 8.31 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2020 | 7.98 MWh | 7.08 MWh |
| 2021 | 8.28 MWh | 7.25 MWh |
| 2022 | 8.07 MWh | 7.00 MWh |
| 2023 | 7.77 MWh | 6.63 MWh |
| 2024 | 7.86 MWh | 6.75 MWh |
| 2025 | 8.49 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
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