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Poland vs Russia: Electricity Compared

Poland generated 173 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. Poland's largest source was coal (50.6%); Russia's was gas (45.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 591 gCO2/kWh in Poland and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Russia is the bigger electricity producer, generating 6.9 times as much as Poland in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 173 TWh). Russia has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 591 gCO2/kWh in Poland in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Coal supplied 50.6% of Poland's electricity in 2025, against 17.7% in Russia.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 20% in Poland.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 31.2% of Poland's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 174 TWh in Poland and 1,178 TWh in Russia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure Poland Russia
Total generation173 TWh1,194 TWh
Electricity demand174 TWh1,178 TWh
Demand per person4.55 MWh8.17 MWh
Carbon intensity591 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions102 MtCO2534 MtCO2
Low carbon share31.2%35.7%
Largest sourceCoal 50.6%Gas 45.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source Poland Russia
Coal 50.6% 17.7%
Gas 14.4% 45.6%
Nuclear 0.0% 18.3%
Hydro 1.0% 16.7%
Wind 13.9% 0.3%
Solar 11.3% 0.2%
Bioenergy 4.9% 0.1%
Other fossil 3.9% 1.0%
Other renewables 0.2% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Poland and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Poland and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 591 gCO2/kWh in Poland and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. 0 250 500 750 1,000 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Poland and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 591 gCO2/kWh in Poland and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Poland and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearPolandRussia
1985n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a489 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a486 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a488 gCO2/kWh
1990967 gCO2/kWh496 gCO2/kWh
1991968 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1992967 gCO2/kWh483 gCO2/kWh
1993967 gCO2/kWh473 gCO2/kWh
1994964 gCO2/kWh481 gCO2/kWh
1995962 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
1996961 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
1997959 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
1998957 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
1999957 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
2000955 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
2001950 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2002946 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2003950 gCO2/kWh465 gCO2/kWh
2004941 gCO2/kWh454 gCO2/kWh
2005932 gCO2/kWh457 gCO2/kWh
2006932 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2007925 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2008919 gCO2/kWh475 gCO2/kWh
2009905 gCO2/kWh452 gCO2/kWh
2010893 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
2011882 gCO2/kWh461 gCO2/kWh
2012861 gCO2/kWh462 gCO2/kWh
2013863 gCO2/kWh450 gCO2/kWh
2014844 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
2015826 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2016819 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2017806 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2018809 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
2019772 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
2020738 gCO2/kWh418 gCO2/kWh
2021756 gCO2/kWh427 gCO2/kWh
2022733 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
2023651 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
2024608 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
2025591 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Poland and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Poland and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.55 MWh in Poland and 8.17 MWh in Russia. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Poland and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.55 MWh in Poland and 8.17 MWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Poland and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearPolandRussia
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
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
20003.58 MWh5.89 MWh
20013.58 MWh5.99 MWh
20023.54 MWh6.02 MWh
20033.66 MWh6.19 MWh
20043.75 MWh6.37 MWh
20053.78 MWh6.51 MWh
20063.93 MWh6.78 MWh
20074.03 MWh6.99 MWh
20084.05 MWh7.11 MWh
20093.91 MWh6.80 MWh
20104.08 MWh7.09 MWh
20114.13 MWh7.17 MWh
20124.15 MWh7.30 MWh
20134.16 MWh7.23 MWh
20144.20 MWh7.29 MWh
20154.29 MWh7.27 MWh
20164.39 MWh7.38 MWh
20174.50 MWh7.39 MWh
20184.58 MWh7.49 MWh
20194.55 MWh7.51 MWh
20204.47 MWh7.34 MWh
20214.72 MWh7.79 MWh
20224.61 MWh7.90 MWh
20234.37 MWh7.99 MWh
20244.52 MWh8.24 MWh
20254.55 MWh8.17 MWh

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

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  title = {{Poland vs Russia: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/poland-vs-russia/}
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