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Turkey vs United States: Electricity Compared

Turkey generated 354 TWh of electricity in 2025 and the United States 4,520 TWh, according to Ember. Turkey's largest source was coal (34.3%); the United States' was gas (40.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey and 384 gCO2/kWh in the United States. 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.

Key Facts

  • Coal supplied 34.3% of Turkey's electricity in 2025, against 16.3% in the United States.
  • The average person in the United States used 13.06 MWh of electricity in 2025, 3.3 times as much as in Turkey (4.01 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 43.3% of Turkey's electricity in 2025 and 43.0% of the United States'.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 352 TWh in Turkey and 4,532 TWh in the United States.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
MeasureTurkeyUnited States
Total generation354 TWh4,520 TWh
Electricity demand352 TWh4,532 TWh
Demand per person4.01 MWh13.06 MWh
Carbon intensity476 gCO2/kWh384 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions168 MtCO21,737 MtCO2
Low carbon share43.3%43.0%
Largest sourceCoal 34.3%Gas 40.0%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
SourceTurkeyUnited States
Gas 22.1% 40.0%
Coal 34.3% 16.3%
Nuclear 0.0% 17.4%
Hydro 16.2% 5.4%
Wind 11.1% 10.3%
Solar 10.5% 8.6%
Other renewables 3.0% 0.4%
Bioenergy 2.4% 1.0%
Other fossil 0.3% 0.7%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Turkey and United States, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Turkey and the United States each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey and 384 gCO2/kWh in the United States. 0 200 400 600 800 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Turkey and the United States each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 476 gCO2/kWh in Turkey and 384 gCO2/kWh in the United States.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Turkey and United States, 1990 to 2025
YearTurkeyUnited States
1990526 gCO2/kWhn/a
1991539 gCO2/kWhn/a
1992539 gCO2/kWhn/a
1993481 gCO2/kWhn/a
1994537 gCO2/kWhn/a
1995505 gCO2/kWhn/a
1996496 gCO2/kWhn/a
1997519 gCO2/kWhn/a
1998519 gCO2/kWhn/a
1999557 gCO2/kWhn/a
2000574 gCO2/kWh608 gCO2/kWh
2001605 gCO2/kWh610 gCO2/kWh
2002536 gCO2/kWh601 gCO2/kWh
2003525 gCO2/kWh606 gCO2/kWh
2004494 gCO2/kWh602 gCO2/kWh
2005544 gCO2/kWh604 gCO2/kWh
2006538 gCO2/kWh595 gCO2/kWh
2007578 gCO2/kWh598 gCO2/kWh
2008593 gCO2/kWh591 gCO2/kWh
2009577 gCO2/kWh565 gCO2/kWh
2010525 gCO2/kWh571 gCO2/kWh
2011541 gCO2/kWh551 gCO2/kWh
2012528 gCO2/kWh533 gCO2/kWh
2013510 gCO2/kWh533 gCO2/kWh
2014567 gCO2/kWh529 gCO2/kWh
2015505 gCO2/kWh505 gCO2/kWh
2016523 gCO2/kWh483 gCO2/kWh
2017535 gCO2/kWh469 gCO2/kWh
2018543 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
2019490 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
2020484 gCO2/kWh412 gCO2/kWh
2021502 gCO2/kWh424 gCO2/kWh
2022489 gCO2/kWh410 gCO2/kWh
2023495 gCO2/kWh393 gCO2/kWh
2024471 gCO2/kWh384 gCO2/kWh
2025476 gCO2/kWh384 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Turkey and United States, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Turkey and the United States each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.01 MWh in Turkey and 13.06 MWh in the United States. 0 4 8 11 15 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Turkey and the United States each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 4.01 MWh in Turkey and 13.06 MWh in the United States.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Turkey and United States, 1990 to 2025
YearTurkeyUnited States
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
20001.95 MWh13.63 MWh
20011.91 MWh13.19 MWh
20021.96 MWh13.46 MWh
20032.07 MWh13.37 MWh
20042.17 MWh13.54 MWh
20052.32 MWh13.73 MWh
20062.49 MWh13.61 MWh
20072.69 MWh13.83 MWh
20082.77 MWh13.58 MWh
20092.68 MWh12.90 MWh
20102.87 MWh13.31 MWh
20113.10 MWh13.14 MWh
20123.22 MWh12.89 MWh
20133.22 MWh12.85 MWh
20143.30 MWh12.84 MWh
20153.32 MWh12.73 MWh
20163.42 MWh12.62 MWh
20173.57 MWh12.37 MWh
20183.55 MWh12.67 MWh
20193.51 MWh12.43 MWh
20203.50 MWh12.05 MWh
20213.76 MWh12.33 MWh
20223.71 MWh12.67 MWh
20233.71 MWh12.44 MWh
20243.89 MWh12.75 MWh
20254.01 MWh13.06 MWh

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