Georgia vs Laos: Electricity Compared
Georgia generated 13.9 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Laos 52.3 TWh, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source in both, at 79.0% in Georgia and 76.5% in Laos. Each kWh generated emitted 145 gCO2/kWh in Georgia and 232 gCO2/kWh in Laos. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Laos are for 2024, while Georgia has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Coal supplied 23.3% of Laos' electricity in 2024, against none in Georgia.
- Laos' electricity was 1.6 times as carbon intensive as Georgia's in 2024, at 232 gCO2/kWh against 145 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 79.8% of Georgia's electricity in 2024 and 76.7% of Laos'.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 14.1 TWh in Georgia and 15.6 TWh in Laos.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Georgia | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.9 TWh | 52.3 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 14.1 TWh | 15.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 3.71 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 145 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 2.02 MtCO2 | 12.1 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 79.8% | 76.7% |
| Largest source | Hydro 79.0% | Hydro 76.5% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Georgia | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 152 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 146 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 78 gCO2/kWh | 88 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 101 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 202 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 148 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 116 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 95 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 156 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 178 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 132 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 143 gCO2/kWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 157 gCO2/kWh | 149 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 142 gCO2/kWh | 303 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 141 gCO2/kWh | 338 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 129 gCO2/kWh | 336 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 176 gCO2/kWh | 278 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 137 gCO2/kWh | 261 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 167 gCO2/kWh | 237 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 168 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 145 gCO2/kWh | 232 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 147 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Georgia | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.76 MWh | 0.19 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.70 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.85 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.96 MWh | 0.20 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.01 MWh | 0.14 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.12 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.02 MWh | 0.29 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.09 MWh | 0.40 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.10 MWh | 0.37 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.00 MWh | 0.42 MWh |
| 2010 | 2.23 MWh | 0.46 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.47 MWh | 0.48 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.53 MWh | 0.60 MWh |
| 2013 | 2.63 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| 2014 | 2.78 MWh | 0.71 MWh |
| 2015 | 2.85 MWh | 0.98 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.01 MWh | 0.97 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.23 MWh | 0.95 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.42 MWh | 1.05 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.49 MWh | 1.17 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.33 MWh | 1.44 MWh |
| 2021 | 3.76 MWh | 1.55 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.90 MWh | 1.58 MWh |
| 2023 | 3.61 MWh | 2.23 MWh |
| 2024 | 3.71 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| 2025 | 3.86 MWh | n/a |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.