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Italy vs Switzerland: Electricity Compared

Italy generated 265 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Switzerland 65.0 TWh, according to Ember. Italy's largest source was gas (47.4%); Switzerland's was hydro (52.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 285 gCO2/kWh in Italy and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Italy is the bigger electricity producer, generating 4.1 times as much as Switzerland in 2025 (265 TWh against 65.0 TWh). Switzerland has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 39 gCO2/kWh against 285 gCO2/kWh in Italy in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 47.4% of Italy's electricity in 2025, against 0.4% in Switzerland.
  • Italy's electricity was 7.3 times as carbon intensive as Switzerland's in 2025, at 285 gCO2/kWh against 39 gCO2/kWh.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Switzerland between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 15% in Italy.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 48.7% of Italy's electricity in 2025 and 97.7% of Switzerland's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 312 TWh in Italy and 65.2 TWh in Switzerland.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Italy Switzerland
Total generation265 TWh65.0 TWh
Electricity demand312 TWh65.2 TWh
Demand per person5.27 MWh7.26 MWh
Carbon intensity285 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions75.6 MtCO22.55 MtCO2
Low carbon share48.7%97.7%
Largest sourceGas 47.4%Hydro 52.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Italy Switzerland
Hydro 15.7% 52.3%
Gas 47.4% 0.4%
Nuclear 0.0% 29.9%
Solar 16.8% 12.1%
Wind 8.1% 0.2%
Bioenergy 5.9% 1.7%
Other fossil 2.6% 1.9%
Other renewables 2.1% 1.5%
Coal 1.4% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Italy and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Italy and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 285 gCO2/kWh in Italy and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland. 0 150 300 450 600 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Italy and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 285 gCO2/kWh in Italy and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Italy and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025
YearItalySwitzerland
1990564 gCO2/kWhn/a
1991534 gCO2/kWhn/a
1992527 gCO2/kWhn/a
1993518 gCO2/kWhn/a
1994518 gCO2/kWhn/a
1995542 gCO2/kWhn/a
1996525 gCO2/kWhn/a
1997520 gCO2/kWhn/a
1998520 gCO2/kWhn/a
1999501 gCO2/kWhn/a
2000502 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2001499 gCO2/kWh33 gCO2/kWh
2002523 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2003523 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2004511 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2005510 gCO2/kWh38 gCO2/kWh
2006507 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2007505 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2008485 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2009459 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2010446 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2011446 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2012438 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2013399 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2014379 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
2015399 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2016390 gCO2/kWh40 gCO2/kWh
2017393 gCO2/kWh40 gCO2/kWh
2018367 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
2019351 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2020334 gCO2/kWh37 gCO2/kWh
2021339 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh
2022378 gCO2/kWh37 gCO2/kWh
2023323 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2024281 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
2025285 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Italy and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Italy and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 5.27 MWh in Italy and 7.26 MWh in Switzerland. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Italy and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 5.27 MWh in Italy and 7.26 MWh in Switzerland.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Italy and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025
YearItalySwitzerland
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
20005.49 MWh8.22 MWh
20015.59 MWh8.39 MWh
20025.71 MWh8.37 MWh
20035.84 MWh8.49 MWh
20045.83 MWh8.56 MWh
20055.88 MWh8.63 MWh
20065.97 MWh8.67 MWh
20075.96 MWh8.53 MWh
20085.90 MWh8.63 MWh
20095.53 MWh8.34 MWh
20105.66 MWh8.51 MWh
20115.70 MWh8.27 MWh
20125.59 MWh8.24 MWh
20135.41 MWh8.19 MWh
20145.28 MWh7.89 MWh
20155.38 MWh7.85 MWh
20165.34 MWh7.76 MWh
20175.46 MWh7.77 MWh
20185.47 MWh7.60 MWh
20195.46 MWh7.50 MWh
20205.16 MWh7.28 MWh
20215.50 MWh7.52 MWh
20225.42 MWh7.38 MWh
20235.26 MWh7.18 MWh
20245.37 MWh7.17 MWh
20255.27 MWh7.26 MWh

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

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@misc{wpm_compare_italy_vs_switzerland_2025,
  title = {{Italy vs Switzerland: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/italy-vs-switzerland/}
}

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