Germany vs Vietnam: Electricity Compared
Germany generated 497 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Vietnam 311 TWh, according to Ember. Germany's largest source was wind (26.6%); Vietnam's was coal (48.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany and 464 gCO2/kWh in Vietnam. 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 33.0% of Vietnam's electricity in 2025, against 3.7% in Germany.
- Electricity demand rose 28% in Vietnam between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 6% in Germany.
- The average person in Germany used 6.19 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.0 times as much as in Vietnam (3.09 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 58.5% of Germany's electricity in 2025 and 45.3% of Vietnam's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 517 TWh in Germany and 314 TWh in Vietnam.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Germany | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 497 TWh | 311 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 517 TWh | 314 TWh |
| Demand per person | 6.19 MWh | 3.09 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 334 gCO2/kWh | 464 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 166 MtCO2 | 144 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 58.5% | 45.3% |
| Largest source | Wind 26.6% | Coal 48.3% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Germany | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Coal | 21.0% | 48.3% |
| Hydro | 3.7% | 33.0% |
| Wind | 26.6% | 4.6% |
| Solar | 18.1% | 7.4% |
| Gas | 16.8% | 6.2% |
| Bioenergy | 10.1% | 0.3% |
| Other fossil | 3.8% | 0.2% |
| Other renewables | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Germany | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 579 gCO2/kWh |
| 1986 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 609 gCO2/kWh |
| 1987 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 632 gCO2/kWh |
| 1988 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 610 gCO2/kWh |
| 1989 | 431 gCO2/kWh | 428 gCO2/kWh |
| 1990 | 622 gCO2/kWh | 320 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 628 gCO2/kWh | 258 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 605 gCO2/kWh | 206 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 608 gCO2/kWh | 198 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 604 gCO2/kWh | 202 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 596 gCO2/kWh | 227 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 591 gCO2/kWh | 235 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 575 gCO2/kWh | 302 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 356 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 566 gCO2/kWh | 301 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 573 gCO2/kWh | 322 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 565 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 570 gCO2/kWh | 344 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 570 gCO2/kWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 407 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 546 gCO2/kWh | 462 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 536 gCO2/kWh | 448 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 552 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 525 gCO2/kWh | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 522 gCO2/kWh | 413 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 517 gCO2/kWh | 452 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 530 gCO2/kWh | 408 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 534 gCO2/kWh | 372 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 538 gCO2/kWh | 374 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 522 gCO2/kWh | 404 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 504 gCO2/kWh | 487 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 498 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 470 gCO2/kWh | 433 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 455 gCO2/kWh | 486 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 392 gCO2/kWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 356 gCO2/kWh | 531 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 395 gCO2/kWh | 475 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 420 gCO2/kWh | 415 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 364 gCO2/kWh | 467 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 340 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 334 gCO2/kWh | 464 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Germany | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.99 MWh | 0.34 MWh |
| 2001 | 7.11 MWh | 0.39 MWh |
| 2002 | 7.24 MWh | 0.45 MWh |
| 2003 | 7.29 MWh | 0.51 MWh |
| 2004 | 7.39 MWh | 0.58 MWh |
| 2005 | 7.42 MWh | 0.65 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.51 MWh | 0.72 MWh |
| 2007 | 7.56 MWh | 0.80 MWh |
| 2008 | 7.55 MWh | 0.87 MWh |
| 2009 | 7.11 MWh | 0.98 MWh |
| 2010 | 7.54 MWh | 1.10 MWh |
| 2011 | 7.44 MWh | 1.19 MWh |
| 2012 | 7.41 MWh | 1.30 MWh |
| 2013 | 7.37 MWh | 1.40 MWh |
| 2014 | 7.19 MWh | 1.56 MWh |
| 2015 | 7.20 MWh | 1.76 MWh |
| 2016 | 7.14 MWh | 1.92 MWh |
| 2017 | 7.12 MWh | 2.05 MWh |
| 2018 | 7.00 MWh | 2.27 MWh |
| 2019 | 6.79 MWh | 2.45 MWh |
| 2020 | 6.55 MWh | 2.50 MWh |
| 2021 | 6.69 MWh | 2.57 MWh |
| 2022 | 6.42 MWh | 2.68 MWh |
| 2023 | 6.10 MWh | 2.79 MWh |
| 2024 | 6.18 MWh | 3.04 MWh |
| 2025 | 6.19 MWh | 3.09 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.