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Canada vs Taiwan: Electricity Compared

Canada generated 652 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Taiwan 289 TWh, according to Ember. Canada's largest source was hydro (52.8%); Taiwan's was gas (48.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 191 gCO2/kWh in Canada and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan. 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

  • Hydro supplied 52.8% of Canada's electricity in 2025, against 1.9% in Taiwan.
  • Taiwan's electricity was 3.3 times as carbon intensive as Canada's in 2025, at 634 gCO2/kWh against 191 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 77.0% of Canada's electricity in 2025 and 13.5% of Taiwan's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 646 TWh in Canada and 289 TWh in Taiwan.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
MeasureCanadaTaiwan
Total generation652 TWh289 TWh
Electricity demand646 TWh289 TWh
Demand per person16.09 MWh12.50 MWh
Carbon intensity191 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions124 MtCO2183 MtCO2
Low carbon share77.0%13.5%
Largest sourceHydro 52.8%Gas 48.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
SourceCanadaTaiwan
Hydro 52.8% 1.9%
Gas 17.9% 48.8%
Coal 4.0% 36.1%
Nuclear 13.1% 1.1%
Wind 7.9% 4.2%
Solar 1.6% 5.5%
Bioenergy 1.6% 0.8%
Other fossil 1.2% 1.5%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Canada and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Canada and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 191 gCO2/kWh in Canada and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Canada and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 191 gCO2/kWh in Canada and 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Canada and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
YearCanadaTaiwan
1985191 gCO2/kWh331 gCO2/kWh
1986172 gCO2/kWh411 gCO2/kWh
1987190 gCO2/kWh393 gCO2/kWh
1988206 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
1989225 gCO2/kWh494 gCO2/kWh
1990206 gCO2/kWh456 gCO2/kWh
1991202 gCO2/kWh485 gCO2/kWh
1992209 gCO2/kWh510 gCO2/kWh
1993191 gCO2/kWh553 gCO2/kWh
1994188 gCO2/kWh561 gCO2/kWh
1995199 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
1996192 gCO2/kWh584 gCO2/kWh
1997213 gCO2/kWh602 gCO2/kWh
1998241 gCO2/kWh606 gCO2/kWh
1999235 gCO2/kWh612 gCO2/kWh
2000246 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2001256 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2002245 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
2003252 gCO2/kWh666 gCO2/kWh
2004235 gCO2/kWh664 gCO2/kWh
2005225 gCO2/kWh665 gCO2/kWh
2006217 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2007228 gCO2/kWh670 gCO2/kWh
2008214 gCO2/kWh660 gCO2/kWh
2009204 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
2010215 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2011206 gCO2/kWh653 gCO2/kWh
2012193 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2013187 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2014189 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2015184 gCO2/kWh650 gCO2/kWh
2016181 gCO2/kWh659 gCO2/kWh
2017172 gCO2/kWh685 gCO2/kWh
2018171 gCO2/kWh673 gCO2/kWh
2019170 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
2020162 gCO2/kWh648 gCO2/kWh
2021165 gCO2/kWh652 gCO2/kWh
2022161 gCO2/kWh639 gCO2/kWh
2023174 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
2024185 gCO2/kWh635 gCO2/kWh
2025191 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Canada and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Canada and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 16.09 MWh in Canada and 12.50 MWh in Taiwan. 0 5 10 15 20 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Canada and Taiwan each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 16.09 MWh in Canada and 12.50 MWh in Taiwan.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Canada and Taiwan, 1985 to 2025
YearCanadaTaiwan
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
200018.39 MWh8.28 MWh
200118.12 MWh8.40 MWh
200218.34 MWh8.81 MWh
200318.30 MWh9.22 MWh
200418.30 MWh9.60 MWh
200518.39 MWh9.97 MWh
200617.99 MWh10.28 MWh
200718.23 MWh10.57 MWh
200818.03 MWh10.32 MWh
200917.15 MWh9.93 MWh
201017.02 MWh10.64 MWh
201117.41 MWh10.83 MWh
201216.89 MWh10.72 MWh
201317.11 MWh10.78 MWh
201417.04 MWh11.08 MWh
201516.73 MWh10.97 MWh
201616.60 MWh11.20 MWh
201716.49 MWh11.44 MWh
201816.44 MWh11.65 MWh
201916.11 MWh11.58 MWh
202015.67 MWh11.83 MWh
202115.74 MWh12.35 MWh
202215.79 MWh12.31 MWh
202315.61 MWh12.11 MWh
202415.71 MWh12.43 MWh
202516.09 MWh12.50 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.