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Germany vs Russia: Electricity Compared

Germany generated 497 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. Germany's largest source was wind (26.6%); Russia's was gas (45.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Russia is the bigger electricity producer, generating 2.4 times as much as Germany in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 497 TWh). Germany has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 334 gCO2/kWh against 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users and similar electricity demand on the same continent.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 45.6% of Russia's electricity in 2025, against 16.8% in Germany.
  • Electricity demand rose 10% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Germany.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Germany.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 58.5% of Germany's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 517 TWh in Germany and 1,178 TWh in Russia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Germany Russia
Total generation497 TWh1,194 TWh
Electricity demand517 TWh1,178 TWh
Demand per person6.19 MWh8.17 MWh
Carbon intensity334 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions166 MtCO2534 MtCO2
Low carbon share58.5%35.7%
Largest sourceWind 26.6%Gas 45.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Germany Russia
Gas 16.8% 45.6%
Wind 26.6% 0.3%
Coal 21.0% 17.7%
Nuclear 0.0% 18.3%
Solar 18.1% 0.2%
Hydro 3.7% 16.7%
Bioenergy 10.1% 0.1%
Other fossil 3.8% 1.0%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Germany and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Germany and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Germany and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Germany and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearGermanyRussia
1985431 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1986431 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1987431 gCO2/kWh489 gCO2/kWh
1988431 gCO2/kWh486 gCO2/kWh
1989431 gCO2/kWh488 gCO2/kWh
1990622 gCO2/kWh496 gCO2/kWh
1991628 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1992605 gCO2/kWh483 gCO2/kWh
1993608 gCO2/kWh473 gCO2/kWh
1994604 gCO2/kWh481 gCO2/kWh
1995596 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
1996591 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
1997575 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
1998587 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
1999566 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
2000573 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
2001565 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2002570 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2003570 gCO2/kWh465 gCO2/kWh
2004555 gCO2/kWh454 gCO2/kWh
2005546 gCO2/kWh457 gCO2/kWh
2006536 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2007552 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2008525 gCO2/kWh475 gCO2/kWh
2009522 gCO2/kWh452 gCO2/kWh
2010517 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2011530 gCO2/kWh461 gCO2/kWh
2012534 gCO2/kWh462 gCO2/kWh
2013538 gCO2/kWh450 gCO2/kWh
2014522 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
2015504 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2016498 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2017470 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2018455 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
2019392 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2020356 gCO2/kWh418 gCO2/kWh
2021395 gCO2/kWh427 gCO2/kWh
2022420 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2023364 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
2024340 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2025334 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Germany and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Germany and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.19 MWh in Germany and 8.17 MWh in Russia. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Germany and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.19 MWh in Germany and 8.17 MWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Germany and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearGermanyRussia
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
20006.99 MWh5.89 MWh
20017.11 MWh5.99 MWh
20027.24 MWh6.02 MWh
20037.29 MWh6.19 MWh
20047.39 MWh6.37 MWh
20057.42 MWh6.51 MWh
20067.51 MWh6.78 MWh
20077.56 MWh6.99 MWh
20087.55 MWh7.11 MWh
20097.11 MWh6.80 MWh
20107.54 MWh7.09 MWh
20117.44 MWh7.17 MWh
20127.41 MWh7.30 MWh
20137.37 MWh7.23 MWh
20147.19 MWh7.29 MWh
20157.20 MWh7.27 MWh
20167.14 MWh7.38 MWh
20177.12 MWh7.39 MWh
20187.00 MWh7.49 MWh
20196.79 MWh7.51 MWh
20206.55 MWh7.34 MWh
20216.69 MWh7.79 MWh
20226.42 MWh7.90 MWh
20236.10 MWh7.99 MWh
20246.18 MWh8.24 MWh
20256.19 MWh8.17 MWh

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

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  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
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