Lithuania vs Russia: Electricity Compared
Lithuania generated 8.84 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. Lithuania's largest source was wind (45.0%); Russia's was gas (45.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 138 gCO2/kWh in Lithuania and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
Key Facts
- Wind supplied 45.0% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025, against 0.3% in Russia.
- Russia's electricity was 3.2 times as carbon intensive as Lithuania's in 2025, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 138 gCO2/kWh.
- Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 40% in Lithuania.
- Low carbon sources supplied 77.7% of Lithuania's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 12.4 TWh in Lithuania and 1,178 TWh in Russia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Lithuania | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 8.84 TWh | 1,194 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 12.4 TWh | 1,178 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.41 MWh | 8.17 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 138 gCO2/kWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.22 MtCO2 | 534 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 77.7% | 35.7% |
| Largest source | Wind 45.0% | Gas 45.6% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Lithuania | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | n/a | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1986 | n/a | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1987 | n/a | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 1988 | n/a | 486 gCO2/kWh |
| 1989 | n/a | 488 gCO2/kWh |
| 1990 | 191 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 213 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 113 gCO2/kWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 60 gCO2/kWh | 473 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 481 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 65 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 73 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 122 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 124 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 104 gCO2/kWh | 470 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 90 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 77 gCO2/kWh | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 72 gCO2/kWh | 465 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 77 gCO2/kWh | 454 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 457 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 111 gCO2/kWh | 463 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 104 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 475 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 106 gCO2/kWh | 452 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 458 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 323 gCO2/kWh | 461 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 462 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 294 gCO2/kWh | 450 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 285 gCO2/kWh | 449 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 294 gCO2/kWh | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 235 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 183 gCO2/kWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 180 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 172 gCO2/kWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 231 gCO2/kWh | 418 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 220 gCO2/kWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 180 gCO2/kWh | 443 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 121 gCO2/kWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 116 gCO2/kWh | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 138 gCO2/kWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Lithuania | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.80 MWh | 5.89 MWh |
| 2001 | 3.00 MWh | 5.99 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.14 MWh | 6.02 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.31 MWh | 6.19 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.42 MWh | 6.37 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.45 MWh | 6.51 MWh |
| 2006 | 3.56 MWh | 6.78 MWh |
| 2007 | 3.74 MWh | 6.99 MWh |
| 2008 | 3.87 MWh | 7.11 MWh |
| 2009 | 3.70 MWh | 6.80 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.55 MWh | 7.09 MWh |
| 2011 | 3.63 MWh | 7.17 MWh |
| 2012 | 3.72 MWh | 7.30 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.77 MWh | 7.23 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.86 MWh | 7.29 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.94 MWh | 7.27 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.15 MWh | 7.38 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.33 MWh | 7.39 MWh |
| 2018 | 4.48 MWh | 7.49 MWh |
| 2019 | 4.54 MWh | 7.51 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.51 MWh | 7.34 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.77 MWh | 7.79 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.48 MWh | 7.90 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.29 MWh | 7.99 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.47 MWh | 8.24 MWh |
| 2025 | 4.41 MWh | 8.17 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.