Kosovo vs Luxembourg: Electricity Compared
Kosovo generated 5.87 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Luxembourg 1.54 TWh, according to Ember. Kosovo's largest source was coal (88.9%); Luxembourg's was solar (30.5%). Each kWh generated emitted 902 gCO2/kWh in Kosovo and 121 gCO2/kWh in Luxembourg. 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
- Coal supplied 88.9% of Kosovo's electricity in 2025, against none in Luxembourg.
- Kosovo's electricity was 7.5 times as carbon intensive as Luxembourg's in 2025, at 902 gCO2/kWh against 121 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 16% in Kosovo between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 3% in Luxembourg.
- The average person in Luxembourg used 9.51 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.1 times as much as in Kosovo (4.43 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 10.9% of Kosovo's electricity in 2025 and 91.6% of Luxembourg's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 7.42 TWh in Kosovo and 6.47 TWh in Luxembourg.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Kosovo | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.87 TWh | 1.54 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 7.42 TWh | 6.47 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.43 MWh | 9.51 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 902 gCO2/kWh | 121 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 5.29 MtCO2 | 0.19 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 10.9% | 91.6% |
| Largest source | Coal 88.9% | Solar 30.5% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Kosovo | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 563 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 570 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 575 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 416 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 368 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 241 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 256 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 992 gCO2/kWh | 240 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 996 gCO2/kWh | 286 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 996 gCO2/kWh | 318 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 994 gCO2/kWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 982 gCO2/kWh | 316 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 984 gCO2/kWh | 315 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 986 gCO2/kWh | 314 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 990 gCO2/kWh | 311 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 994 gCO2/kWh | 307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 987 gCO2/kWh | 311 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 979 gCO2/kWh | 313 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 993 gCO2/kWh | 315 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 994 gCO2/kWh | 308 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 989 gCO2/kWh | 289 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 983 gCO2/kWh | 287 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 988 gCO2/kWh | 267 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 969 gCO2/kWh | 216 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 980 gCO2/kWh | 191 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 960 gCO2/kWh | 184 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 962 gCO2/kWh | 176 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 957 gCO2/kWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 945 gCO2/kWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 945 gCO2/kWh | 150 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 885 gCO2/kWh | 123 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 925 gCO2/kWh | 126 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 902 gCO2/kWh | 121 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Kosovo | Luxembourg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.85 MWh | 14.01 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.31 MWh | 14.01 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.29 MWh | 14.05 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.24 MWh | 14.50 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.49 MWh | 14.71 MWh |
| 2005 | 2.60 MWh | 14.20 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.60 MWh | 15.02 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.80 MWh | 14.89 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.09 MWh | 14.46 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.04 MWh | 13.19 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.15 MWh | 14.39 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.47 MWh | 13.73 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.37 MWh | 12.94 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.40 MWh | 12.48 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.27 MWh | 12.22 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.51 MWh | 12.19 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.11 MWh | 12.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.55 MWh | 11.87 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.43 MWh | 11.71 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.63 MWh | 11.21 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.64 MWh | 10.59 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.36 MWh | 10.86 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.34 MWh | 10.29 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.32 MWh | 9.94 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.33 MWh | 10.04 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.43 MWh | 9.51 MWh |
Kosovo history · Luxembourg history
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.