Azerbaijan vs Georgia: Electricity Compared
Azerbaijan generated 27.6 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Georgia 13.5 TWh, according to Ember. Azerbaijan's largest source was gas (89.1%); Georgia's was hydro (78.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 642 gCO2/kWh in Azerbaijan and 147 gCO2/kWh in Georgia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 89.1% of Azerbaijan's electricity in 2025, against 20.5% in Georgia.
- Azerbaijan's electricity was 4.4 times as carbon intensive as Georgia's in 2025, at 642 gCO2/kWh against 147 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 11.0% of Azerbaijan's electricity in 2025 and 79.5% of Georgia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 26.1 TWh in Azerbaijan and 14.6 TWh in Georgia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Azerbaijan | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 27.6 TWh | 13.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 26.1 TWh | 14.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 2.54 MWh | 3.86 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 642 gCO2/kWh | 147 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 17.7 MtCO2 | 1.98 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 11.0% | 79.5% |
| Largest source | Gas 89.1% | Hydro 78.8% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Azerbaijan | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 618 gCO2/kWh | 152 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 623 gCO2/kWh | 65 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 615 gCO2/kWh | 78 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 612 gCO2/kWh | 101 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 610 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 202 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 630 gCO2/kWh | 148 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 116 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 630 gCO2/kWh | 95 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 589 gCO2/kWh | 65 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 624 gCO2/kWh | 156 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 660 gCO2/kWh | 178 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 669 gCO2/kWh | 132 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 677 gCO2/kWh | 143 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 664 gCO2/kWh | 157 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 652 gCO2/kWh | 142 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 659 gCO2/kWh | 141 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 662 gCO2/kWh | 129 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 668 gCO2/kWh | 168 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 680 gCO2/kWh | 176 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 677 gCO2/kWh | 137 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 672 gCO2/kWh | 167 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 168 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 634 gCO2/kWh | 145 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 642 gCO2/kWh | 147 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Azerbaijan | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.35 MWh | 1.76 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.38 MWh | 1.70 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.42 MWh | 1.85 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.72 MWh | 1.96 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.72 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.80 MWh | 2.12 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.92 MWh | 2.02 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.44 MWh | 2.09 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.35 MWh | 2.10 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.05 MWh | 2.00 MWh |
| 2010 | 2.00 MWh | 2.23 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.12 MWh | 2.47 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.39 MWh | 2.53 MWh |
| 2013 | 2.41 MWh | 2.63 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.52 MWh | 2.78 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.50 MWh | 2.85 MWh |
| 2016 | 2.42 MWh | 3.01 MWh |
| 2017 | 2.31 MWh | 3.23 MWh |
| 2018 | 2.37 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2019 | 2.43 MWh | 3.49 MWh |
| 2020 | 2.43 MWh | 3.33 MWh |
| 2021 | 2.57 MWh | 3.76 MWh |
| 2022 | 2.53 MWh | 3.90 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.53 MWh | 3.61 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.57 MWh | 3.71 MWh |
| 2025 | 2.54 MWh | 3.86 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.