Belarus vs Lithuania: Electricity Compared
Belarus generated 45.4 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Lithuania 8.85 TWh, according to Ember. Belarus' largest source was gas (56.2%); Lithuania's was wind (45.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 315 gCO2/kWh in Belarus and 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Belarus is the bigger electricity producer, generating 5.1 times as much as Lithuania in 2025 (45.4 TWh against 8.85 TWh). Lithuania has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 138 gCO2/kWh against 315 gCO2/kWh in Belarus in 2025.
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Key Facts
- Wind supplied 45.0% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025, against 0.5% in Belarus.
- Belarus' electricity was 2.3 times as carbon intensive as Lithuania's in 2025, at 315 gCO2/kWh against 138 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 40.1% of Belarus' electricity in 2025 and 77.7% of Lithuania's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 44.8 TWh in Belarus and 12.5 TWh in Lithuania.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 45.4 TWh | 8.85 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 44.8 TWh | 12.5 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.99 MWh | 4.41 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 315 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 14.3 MtCO2 | 1.22 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 40.1% | 77.7% |
| Largest source | Gas 56.2% | Wind 45.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 191 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 113 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 60 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 65 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 122 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 124 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 518 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 90 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 516 gCO2/kWh | 77 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 514 gCO2/kWh | 72 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 77 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 515 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 512 gCO2/kWh | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 106 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 511 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 509 gCO2/kWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 294 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 285 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 507 gCO2/kWh | 294 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 506 gCO2/kWh | 235 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 500 gCO2/kWh | 183 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 499 gCO2/kWh | 231 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 433 gCO2/kWh | 220 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 439 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 360 gCO2/kWh | 121 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 329 gCO2/kWh | 116 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 315 gCO2/kWh | 138 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Belarus | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.33 MWh | 2.80 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.36 MWh | 3.00 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.34 MWh | 3.14 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.41 MWh | 3.31 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.54 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.62 MWh | 3.45 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.77 MWh | 3.56 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.78 MWh | 3.74 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 3.87 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.67 MWh | 3.70 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.96 MWh | 3.55 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.99 MWh | 3.63 MWh |
| 2012 | 4.06 MWh | 3.72 MWh |
| 2013 | 4.00 MWh | 3.77 MWh |
| 2014 | 4.02 MWh | 3.86 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.87 MWh | 3.94 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.85 MWh | 4.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.91 MWh | 4.33 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.01 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.04 MWh | 4.54 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.07 MWh | 4.51 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.43 MWh | 4.77 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.98 MWh | 4.48 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.55 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.99 MWh | 4.47 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.99 MWh | 4.41 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
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