Taiwan vs Turkey: Electricity Compared
Taiwan generated 289 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Turkey 354 TWh, according to Ember. Taiwan's largest source was gas (48.7%); Turkey's was coal (34.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 634 gCO2/kWh in Taiwan and 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users and similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 48.7% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025, against 22.1% in Turkey.
- The average person in Taiwan used 12.50 MWh of electricity in 2025, 3.1 times as much as in Turkey (4.01 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 13.5% of Taiwan's electricity in 2025 and 43.3% of Turkey's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 289 TWh in Taiwan and 352 TWh in Turkey.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Taiwan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 289 TWh | 354 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 289 TWh | 352 TWh |
| Demand per person | 12.50 MWh | 4.01 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 634 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 183 MtCO2 | 168 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 13.5% | 43.3% |
| Largest source | Gas 48.7% | Coal 34.3% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generation| Source | Taiwan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 48.7% | 22.1% |
| Coal | 36.2% | 34.3% |
| Hydro | 1.9% | 16.2% |
| Wind | 4.2% | 11.1% |
| Solar | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| Other renewables | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Bioenergy | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Other fossil | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Nuclear | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Taiwan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 331 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1986 | 411 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1987 | 393 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1988 | 449 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1989 | 494 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
| 1990 | 456 gCO2/kWh | 526 gCO2/kWh |
| 1991 | 485 gCO2/kWh | 539 gCO2/kWh |
| 1992 | 510 gCO2/kWh | 539 gCO2/kWh |
| 1993 | 553 gCO2/kWh | 481 gCO2/kWh |
| 1994 | 561 gCO2/kWh | 537 gCO2/kWh |
| 1995 | 570 gCO2/kWh | 505 gCO2/kWh |
| 1996 | 584 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 1997 | 602 gCO2/kWh | 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 1998 | 606 gCO2/kWh | 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 1999 | 612 gCO2/kWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2000 | 635 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 654 gCO2/kWh | 605 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 654 gCO2/kWh | 536 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 666 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 664 gCO2/kWh | 494 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 665 gCO2/kWh | 544 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 538 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 670 gCO2/kWh | 578 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 660 gCO2/kWh | 593 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 658 gCO2/kWh | 577 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 653 gCO2/kWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 653 gCO2/kWh | 541 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 650 gCO2/kWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 650 gCO2/kWh | 505 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 659 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 685 gCO2/kWh | 535 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 673 gCO2/kWh | 543 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 490 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 648 gCO2/kWh | 484 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 652 gCO2/kWh | 502 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 639 gCO2/kWh | 489 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 495 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 635 gCO2/kWh | 471 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 634 gCO2/kWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Taiwan | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.28 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| 2001 | 8.40 MWh | 1.91 MWh |
| 2002 | 8.81 MWh | 1.96 MWh |
| 2003 | 9.22 MWh | 2.07 MWh |
| 2004 | 9.60 MWh | 2.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 9.97 MWh | 2.32 MWh |
| 2006 | 10.28 MWh | 2.49 MWh |
| 2007 | 10.57 MWh | 2.69 MWh |
| 2008 | 10.32 MWh | 2.77 MWh |
| 2009 | 9.93 MWh | 2.68 MWh |
| 2010 | 10.64 MWh | 2.87 MWh |
| 2011 | 10.83 MWh | 3.10 MWh |
| 2012 | 10.72 MWh | 3.22 MWh |
| 2013 | 10.78 MWh | 3.22 MWh |
| 2014 | 11.08 MWh | 3.30 MWh |
| 2015 | 10.97 MWh | 3.32 MWh |
| 2016 | 11.20 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2017 | 11.44 MWh | 3.57 MWh |
| 2018 | 11.65 MWh | 3.55 MWh |
| 2019 | 11.58 MWh | 3.51 MWh |
| 2020 | 11.83 MWh | 3.50 MWh |
| 2021 | 12.35 MWh | 3.76 MWh |
| 2022 | 12.31 MWh | 3.71 MWh |
| 2023 | 12.11 MWh | 3.71 MWh |
| 2024 | 12.43 MWh | 3.89 MWh |
| 2025 | 12.50 MWh | 4.01 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.