Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Montenegro: Electricity Compared
Bosnia and Herzegovina generated 14.5 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Montenegro 2.46 TWh, according to Ember. Bosnia and Herzegovina's largest source was coal (55.7%); Montenegro's was hydro (58.5%). Each kWh generated emitted 572 gCO2/kWh in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 265 gCO2/kWh in Montenegro. 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
- Coal supplied 55.7% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's electricity in 2025, against 24.4% in Montenegro.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's electricity was 2.2 times as carbon intensive as Montenegro's in 2025, at 572 gCO2/kWh against 265 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 43.3% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's electricity in 2025 and 75.6% of Montenegro's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 12.2 TWh in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 3.49 TWh in Montenegro.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 14.5 TWh | 2.46 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 12.2 TWh | 3.49 TWh |
| Demand per person | 3.90 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 572 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 8.31 MtCO2 | 0.65 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 43.3% | 75.6% |
| Largest source | Coal 55.7% | Hydro 58.5% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 518 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 518 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 515 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 602 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 534 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 527 gCO2/kWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 563 gCO2/kWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 660 gCO2/kWh | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 671 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 601 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 532 gCO2/kWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 709 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 700 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 585 gCO2/kWh | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 653 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 664 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 686 gCO2/kWh | 434 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 766 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 661 gCO2/kWh | 428 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 638 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 711 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 616 gCO2/kWh | 401 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 683 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 576 gCO2/kWh | 411 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 602 gCO2/kWh | 425 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 572 gCO2/kWh | 265 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Montenegro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.25 MWh | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.28 MWh | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.31 MWh | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.48 MWh | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.60 MWh | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.74 MWh | 7.35 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.75 MWh | 7.60 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.79 MWh | 7.47 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.30 MWh | 7.29 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.22 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.44 MWh | 6.36 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.63 MWh | 6.65 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.75 MWh | 6.41 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.76 MWh | 5.69 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.98 MWh | 5.43 MWh |
| 2015 | 4.06 MWh | 5.60 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.02 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.20 MWh | 5.81 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.27 MWh | 5.85 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.09 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.86 MWh | 5.71 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.21 MWh | 5.96 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.16 MWh | 5.17 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.07 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.13 MWh | 5.28 MWh |
| 2025 | 3.90 MWh | 5.52 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.