Brazil vs Russia: Electricity Compared
Brazil generated 752 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. Brazil's largest source was hydro (51.7%); Russia's was gas (45.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 110 gCO2/kWh in Brazil and 450 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 45.0% of Russia's electricity in 2025, against 7.3% in Brazil.
- Russia's electricity was 4.1 times as carbon intensive as Brazil's in 2025, at 450 gCO2/kWh against 110 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 8% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 18% in Brazil.
- The average person in Russia used 8.17 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.3 times as much as in Brazil (3.58 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 88.7% of Brazil's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 764 TWh in Brazil and 1,177 TWh in Russia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Brazil | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 752 TWh | 1,194 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 764 TWh | 1,177 TWh |
| Demand per person | 3.58 MWh | 8.17 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 110 gCO2/kWh | 450 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 82.6 MtCO2 | 537 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 88.7% | 35.7% |
| Largest source | Hydro 51.7% | Gas 45.0% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Brazil | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 61 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1986 | 85 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1987 | 74 gCO2/kWh | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 1988 | 66 gCO2/kWh | 486 gCO2/kWh |
| 1989 | 66 gCO2/kWh | 488 gCO2/kWh |
| 1990 | 60 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 62 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 61 gCO2/kWh | 473 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 61 gCO2/kWh | 481 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 63 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 68 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 71 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 71 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 89 gCO2/kWh | 470 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 106 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 97 gCO2/kWh | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 91 gCO2/kWh | 465 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 102 gCO2/kWh | 454 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 99 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 96 gCO2/kWh | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 91 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 114 gCO2/kWh | 475 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 87 gCO2/kWh | 452 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 114 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 100 gCO2/kWh | 461 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 128 gCO2/kWh | 462 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 450 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 193 gCO2/kWh | 449 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 189 gCO2/kWh | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 150 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 156 gCO2/kWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 137 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 142 gCO2/kWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 133 gCO2/kWh | 418 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 96 gCO2/kWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 106 gCO2/kWh | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 110 gCO2/kWh | 450 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Brazil | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | n/a | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 2.25 MWh | 5.89 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.08 MWh | 5.99 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.14 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.23 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.33 MWh | 6.37 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.39 MWh | 6.51 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.47 MWh | 6.78 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.57 MWh | 6.99 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.66 MWh | 7.11 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.64 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
| 2010 | 2.84 MWh | 7.09 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.91 MWh | 7.17 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.01 MWh | 7.30 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.08 MWh | 7.23 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.12 MWh | 7.29 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.05 MWh | 7.27 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.05 MWh | 7.38 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.06 MWh | 7.39 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.09 MWh | 7.49 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.17 MWh | 7.51 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.13 MWh | 7.34 MWh |
| 2021 | 3.24 MWh | 7.79 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.28 MWh | 7.90 MWh |
| 2023 | 3.43 MWh | 7.99 MWh |
| 2024 | 3.57 MWh | 8.24 MWh |
| 2025 | 3.58 MWh | 8.17 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.