Montenegro vs Serbia: Electricity Compared
Montenegro generated 2.43 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Serbia 36.2 TWh, according to Ember. Montenegro's largest source was hydro (59.2%); Serbia's was coal (65.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 275 gCO2/kWh in Montenegro and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Serbia is the bigger electricity producer, generating 14.9 times as much as Montenegro in 2025 (36.2 TWh against 2.43 TWh). Montenegro has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 275 gCO2/kWh against 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia in 2025.
Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.
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Key Facts
- Coal supplied 65.3% of Serbia's electricity in 2025, against 25.4% in Montenegro.
- Serbia's electricity was 2.5 times as carbon intensive as Montenegro's in 2025, at 696 gCO2/kWh against 275 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 74.6% of Montenegro's electricity in 2025 and 28.3% of Serbia's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 3.46 TWh in Montenegro and 38.3 TWh in Serbia.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Montenegro | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.43 TWh | 36.2 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 3.46 TWh | 38.3 TWh |
| Demand per person | 5.52 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 275 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.67 MtCO2 | 25.2 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 74.6% | 28.3% |
| Largest source | Hydro 59.2% | Coal 65.3% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Montenegro | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 787 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 738 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 701 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 649 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 704 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 713 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | n/a | 700 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | n/a | 702 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | n/a | 708 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | n/a | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | n/a | 720 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 687 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 427 gCO2/kWh | 724 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 422 gCO2/kWh | 742 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 476 gCO2/kWh | 750 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 272 gCO2/kWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 337 gCO2/kWh | 693 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 566 gCO2/kWh | 780 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 500 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 386 gCO2/kWh | 752 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 468 gCO2/kWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 744 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 434 gCO2/kWh | 730 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 567 gCO2/kWh | 753 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 428 gCO2/kWh | 710 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 456 gCO2/kWh | 721 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 736 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 401 gCO2/kWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 487 gCO2/kWh | 711 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 411 gCO2/kWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 425 gCO2/kWh | 668 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 275 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statistics| Year | Montenegro | Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | n/a | 4.54 MWh |
| 2001 | n/a | 4.78 MWh |
| 2002 | n/a | 4.95 MWh |
| 2003 | n/a | 4.88 MWh |
| 2004 | n/a | 4.88 MWh |
| 2005 | 7.35 MWh | 4.50 MWh |
| 2006 | 7.60 MWh | 4.67 MWh |
| 2007 | 7.47 MWh | 4.80 MWh |
| 2008 | 7.29 MWh | 4.95 MWh |
| 2009 | 6.02 MWh | 4.89 MWh |
| 2010 | 6.36 MWh | 5.02 MWh |
| 2011 | 6.65 MWh | 5.12 MWh |
| 2012 | 6.41 MWh | 4.99 MWh |
| 2013 | 5.69 MWh | 5.04 MWh |
| 2014 | 5.43 MWh | 4.84 MWh |
| 2015 | 5.60 MWh | 5.11 MWh |
| 2016 | 5.51 MWh | 5.15 MWh |
| 2017 | 5.81 MWh | 5.27 MWh |
| 2018 | 5.85 MWh | 5.24 MWh |
| 2019 | 6.02 MWh | 5.30 MWh |
| 2020 | 5.71 MWh | 5.29 MWh |
| 2021 | 5.96 MWh | 5.58 MWh |
| 2022 | 5.17 MWh | 5.54 MWh |
| 2023 | 5.24 MWh | 5.48 MWh |
| 2024 | 5.28 MWh | 5.56 MWh |
| 2025 | 5.52 MWh | 5.68 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
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