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North Macedonia vs Serbia: Electricity Compared

North Macedonia generated 7.11 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Serbia 36.2 TWh, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source in both, at 30.7% in North Macedonia and 65.3% in Serbia. Each kWh generated emitted 426 gCO2/kWh in North Macedonia 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 5.1 times as much as North Macedonia in 2025 (36.2 TWh against 7.11 TWh). North Macedonia has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 426 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 30.7% in North Macedonia.
  • Serbia's electricity was 1.6 times as carbon intensive as North Macedonia's in 2025, at 696 gCO2/kWh against 426 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 50.8% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025 and 28.3% of Serbia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 8.03 TWh in North Macedonia and 38.3 TWh in Serbia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure North Macedonia Serbia
Total generation7.11 TWh36.2 TWh
Electricity demand8.03 TWh38.3 TWh
Demand per person4.68 MWh5.68 MWh
Carbon intensity426 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions3.03 MtCO225.2 MtCO2
Low carbon share50.8%28.3%
Largest sourceCoal 30.7%Coal 65.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source North Macedonia Serbia
Coal 30.7% 65.3%
Solar 28.2% 1.0%
Hydro 17.9% 22.2%
Gas 16.2% 6.1%
Wind 3.9% 4.1%
Other fossil 2.4% 0.3%
Bioenergy 0.8% 1.1%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in North Macedonia and Serbia, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in North Macedonia and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 426 gCO2/kWh in North Macedonia and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia. 0 250 500 750 1,000 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in North Macedonia and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 426 gCO2/kWh in North Macedonia and 696 gCO2/kWh in Serbia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in North Macedonia and Serbia, 1990 to 2025
YearNorth MacedoniaSerbia
1990925 gCO2/kWh787 gCO2/kWh
1991866 gCO2/kWh724 gCO2/kWh
1992873 gCO2/kWh734 gCO2/kWh
1993910 gCO2/kWh738 gCO2/kWh
1994898 gCO2/kWh720 gCO2/kWh
1995884 gCO2/kWh701 gCO2/kWh
1996885 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
1997879 gCO2/kWh704 gCO2/kWh
1998861 gCO2/kWh713 gCO2/kWh
1999813 gCO2/kWh646 gCO2/kWh
2000823 gCO2/kWh700 gCO2/kWh
2001908 gCO2/kWh702 gCO2/kWh
2002879 gCO2/kWh708 gCO2/kWh
2003813 gCO2/kWh750 gCO2/kWh
2004794 gCO2/kWh720 gCO2/kWh
2005802 gCO2/kWh687 gCO2/kWh
2006769 gCO2/kWh724 gCO2/kWh
2007835 gCO2/kWh742 gCO2/kWh
2008873 gCO2/kWh750 gCO2/kWh
2009818 gCO2/kWh734 gCO2/kWh
2010678 gCO2/kWh693 gCO2/kWh
2011795 gCO2/kWh780 gCO2/kWh
2012820 gCO2/kWh752 gCO2/kWh
2013719 gCO2/kWh752 gCO2/kWh
2014748 gCO2/kWh684 gCO2/kWh
2015634 gCO2/kWh744 gCO2/kWh
2016592 gCO2/kWh730 gCO2/kWh
2017705 gCO2/kWh753 gCO2/kWh
2018597 gCO2/kWh710 gCO2/kWh
2019701 gCO2/kWh721 gCO2/kWh
2020624 gCO2/kWh736 gCO2/kWh
2021565 gCO2/kWh666 gCO2/kWh
2022626 gCO2/kWh711 gCO2/kWh
2023567 gCO2/kWh639 gCO2/kWh
2024512 gCO2/kWh668 gCO2/kWh
2025426 gCO2/kWh696 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in North Macedonia and Serbia, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in North Macedonia and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.68 MWh in North Macedonia and 5.68 MWh in Serbia. 0.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in North Macedonia and Serbia each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.68 MWh in North Macedonia and 5.68 MWh in Serbia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in North Macedonia and Serbia, 1990 to 2025
YearNorth MacedoniaSerbia
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
20003.36 MWh4.54 MWh
20013.29 MWh4.78 MWh
20023.32 MWh4.95 MWh
20033.69 MWh4.88 MWh
20043.76 MWh4.88 MWh
20054.09 MWh4.50 MWh
20064.21 MWh4.67 MWh
20074.32 MWh4.80 MWh
20084.37 MWh4.95 MWh
20094.01 MWh4.89 MWh
20104.23 MWh5.02 MWh
20114.63 MWh5.12 MWh
20124.41 MWh4.99 MWh
20134.23 MWh5.04 MWh
20144.18 MWh4.84 MWh
20154.12 MWh5.11 MWh
20163.91 MWh5.15 MWh
20173.91 MWh5.27 MWh
20183.92 MWh5.24 MWh
20194.06 MWh5.30 MWh
20204.10 MWh5.29 MWh
20214.33 MWh5.58 MWh
20223.99 MWh5.54 MWh
20233.85 MWh5.48 MWh
20243.85 MWh5.56 MWh
20254.68 MWh5.68 MWh

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

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World Power Monitor. North Macedonia vs Serbia: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/north-macedonia-vs-serbia/

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  title = {{North Macedonia vs Serbia: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/north-macedonia-vs-serbia/}
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