Israel vs Kuwait: Electricity Compared
Israel generated 82.1 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Kuwait 89.2 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 79.7% in Israel and 62.2% in Kuwait. Each kWh generated emitted 493 gCO2/kWh in Israel and 635 gCO2/kWh in Kuwait. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Other fossil supplied 35.4% of Kuwait's electricity in 2025, against none in Israel.
- The average person in Kuwait used 17.75 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.2 times as much as in Israel (7.95 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 16.9% of Israel's electricity in 2025 and 2.3% of Kuwait's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 75.7 TWh in Israel and 89.2 TWh in Kuwait.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Israel | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 82.1 TWh | 89.2 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 75.7 TWh | 89.2 TWh |
| Demand per person | 7.95 MWh | 17.75 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 493 gCO2/kWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 40.5 MtCO2 | 56.6 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Largest source | Gas 79.7% | Gas 62.2% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Israel | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 794 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 807 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 812 gCO2/kWh | 655 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 811 gCO2/kWh | 655 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 804 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 796 gCO2/kWh | 655 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 783 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 779 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 759 gCO2/kWh | 653 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 754 gCO2/kWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 741 gCO2/kWh | 653 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 744 gCO2/kWh | 653 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 762 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 720 gCO2/kWh | 652 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 706 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 693 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 662 gCO2/kWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 653 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 634 gCO2/kWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 615 gCO2/kWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 596 gCO2/kWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 583 gCO2/kWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 559 gCO2/kWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 541 gCO2/kWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Israel | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.74 MWh | 16.54 MWh |
| 2001 | 6.80 MWh | 17.08 MWh |
| 2002 | 6.91 MWh | 17.66 MWh |
| 2003 | 7.01 MWh | 18.86 MWh |
| 2004 | 6.93 MWh | 19.13 MWh |
| 2005 | 6.98 MWh | 19.55 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.12 MWh | 20.13 MWh |
| 2007 | 7.43 MWh | 19.44 MWh |
| 2008 | 7.50 MWh | 19.52 MWh |
| 2009 | 7.07 MWh | 19.04 MWh |
| 2010 | 7.44 MWh | 19.38 MWh |
| 2011 | 7.41 MWh | 18.34 MWh |
| 2012 | 7.70 MWh | 18.32 MWh |
| 2013 | 7.31 MWh | 17.39 MWh |
| 2014 | 7.09 MWh | 17.77 MWh |
| 2015 | 7.33 MWh | 17.81 MWh |
| 2016 | 7.49 MWh | 17.51 MWh |
| 2017 | 7.39 MWh | 16.58 MWh |
| 2018 | 7.42 MWh | 17.15 MWh |
| 2019 | 7.67 MWh | 16.89 MWh |
| 2020 | 7.56 MWh | 16.96 MWh |
| 2021 | 7.56 MWh | 18.53 MWh |
| 2022 | 7.68 MWh | 18.58 MWh |
| 2023 | 7.62 MWh | 18.55 MWh |
| 2024 | 7.88 MWh | 18.74 MWh |
| 2025 | 7.95 MWh | 17.75 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.