Morocco vs Spain: Electricity Compared
Morocco generated 44.2 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Spain 288 TWh, according to Ember. Morocco's largest source was coal (62.4%); Spain's was solar (21.9%). Each kWh generated emitted 603 gCO2/kWh in Morocco and 153 gCO2/kWh in Spain. 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
- Coal supplied 62.4% of Morocco's electricity in 2025, against 0.3% in Spain.
- Morocco's electricity was 3.9 times as carbon intensive as Spain's in 2025, at 603 gCO2/kWh against 153 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Spain used 5.75 MWh of electricity in 2025, 4.6 times as much as in Morocco (1.25 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 23.2% of Morocco's electricity in 2025 and 74.7% of Spain's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 47.9 TWh in Morocco and 275 TWh in Spain.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Morocco | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 44.2 TWh | 288 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 47.9 TWh | 275 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.25 MWh | 5.75 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 603 gCO2/kWh | 153 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 26.6 MtCO2 | 44.2 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 23.2% | 74.7% |
| Largest source | Coal 62.4% | Solar 21.9% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Morocco | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | n/a | 437 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | n/a | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | n/a | 473 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | n/a | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | n/a | 434 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | n/a | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | n/a | 386 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | n/a | 431 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | n/a | 424 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | n/a | 483 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 759 gCO2/kWh | 471 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 769 gCO2/kWh | 422 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 766 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 736 gCO2/kWh | 429 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 733 gCO2/kWh | 449 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 717 gCO2/kWh | 475 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 433 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 707 gCO2/kWh | 439 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 696 gCO2/kWh | 390 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 636 gCO2/kWh | 355 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 610 gCO2/kWh | 288 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 652 gCO2/kWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 351 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 613 gCO2/kWh | 287 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 651 gCO2/kWh | 289 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 328 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 634 gCO2/kWh | 283 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 637 gCO2/kWh | 329 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 621 gCO2/kWh | 291 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 632 gCO2/kWh | 247 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 199 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 194 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 662 gCO2/kWh | 217 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 617 gCO2/kWh | 170 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 595 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 603 gCO2/kWh | 153 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Morocco | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.56 MWh | 5.49 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.60 MWh | 5.73 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.56 MWh | 5.87 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.60 MWh | 6.08 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.63 MWh | 6.33 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.66 MWh | 6.55 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.71 MWh | 6.54 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.74 MWh | 6.51 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.78 MWh | 6.46 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.80 MWh | 6.06 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.83 MWh | 6.18 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.88 MWh | 6.07 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.94 MWh | 6.01 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.96 MWh | 5.86 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.00 MWh | 5.80 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.01 MWh | 5.93 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.03 MWh | 5.96 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.07 MWh | 6.01 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.06 MWh | 6.00 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.09 MWh | 5.85 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.07 MWh | 5.51 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.11 MWh | 5.69 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.15 MWh | 5.59 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.18 MWh | 5.53 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.18 MWh | 5.65 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.25 MWh | 5.75 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.