Built 2026-09-19 (19 September 2026)

Cambodia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Cambodia generated 17.8 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 56.6%, followed by hydro (29.9%) and solar (10.6%). Demand was 22.4 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 499 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Cambodia generated 17.8 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Coal supplied 56.6% of Cambodia's electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 29.9% of Cambodia's electricity in 2025.
  • Solar supplied 10.6% of Cambodia's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 40.9% of Cambodia's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Cambodia's electricity was 499 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Cambodia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 19% lower than in 2000, when it was 619 gCO2/kWh.
  • Cambodia had the 66th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation17.8 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand22.4 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person1.25 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports4.63 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity499 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions8.86 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)66 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Coal 10.1 TWh 56.6%
Hydro 5.31 TWh 29.9%
Solar 1.89 TWh 10.6%
Other fossil 450 GWh 2.5%
Bioenergy 60.0 GWh 0.3%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025
Cambodia electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2025 Cambodia's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were coal at 10.1 TWh, hydro at 5.31 TWh, solar at 1.89 TWh, other fossil at 450 GWh, bioenergy at 60.0 GWh. 0 3 6 9 12 200020052010201520202025
Cambodia's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were coal at 10.1 TWh, hydro at 5.31 TWh, solar at 1.89 TWh, other fossil at 450 GWh, bioenergy at 60.0 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
Cambodia electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2025
YearCoalHydroSolarOther fossilBioenergy
20000 TWh30.0 GWh0 TWh450 GWh0 TWh
20010 TWh30.0 GWh0 TWh490 GWh0 TWh
20020 TWh40.0 GWh0 TWh530 GWh0 TWh
20030 TWh40.0 GWh0 TWh600 GWh0 TWh
20040 TWh30.0 GWh0 TWh710 GWh0 TWh
20050 TWh40.0 GWh0 TWh840 GWh0 TWh
20060 TWh50.0 GWh0 TWh1.03 TWh0 TWh
20070 TWh50.0 GWh0 TWh1.29 TWh0 TWh
200820.0 GWh50.0 GWh0 TWh1.41 TWh0 TWh
200930.0 GWh50.0 GWh0 TWh1.15 TWh10.0 GWh
201030.0 GWh30.0 GWh0 TWh900 GWh10.0 GWh
201150.0 GWh50.0 GWh0 TWh910 GWh10.0 GWh
201240.0 GWh520 GWh0 TWh860 GWh10.0 GWh
2013170 GWh1.02 TWh0 TWh580 GWh10.0 GWh
2014860 GWh1.85 TWh0 TWh330 GWh20.0 GWh
20152.13 TWh2.16 TWh0 TWh160 GWh40.0 GWh
20162.39 TWh2.57 TWh0 TWh480 GWh40.0 GWh
20173.57 TWh2.71 TWh0 TWh290 GWh60.0 GWh
20183.06 TWh4.74 TWh20.0 GWh300 GWh60.0 GWh
20193.73 TWh4.03 TWh90.0 GWh730 GWh90.0 GWh
20202.92 TWh3.86 TWh290 GWh450 GWh0 TWh
20213.46 TWh5.04 TWh610 GWh550 GWh50.0 GWh
20223.14 TWh5.90 TWh700 GWh350 GWh10.0 GWh
20237.82 TWh4.84 TWh820 GWh50.0 GWh70.0 GWh
20249.43 TWh4.37 TWh1.07 TWh530 GWh80.0 GWh
202510.1 TWh5.31 TWh1.89 TWh450 GWh60.0 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 17.8 TWh 22.4 TWh 499 gCO2/kWh
2024 15.5 TWh 20.0 TWh 539 gCO2/kWh
2023 13.6 TWh 17.0 TWh 492 gCO2/kWh
2022 10.1 TWh 14.9 TWh 300 gCO2/kWh
2021 9.71 TWh 13.1 TWh 357 gCO2/kWh
2020 7.52 TWh 11.3 TWh 386 gCO2/kWh
2019 8.67 TWh 11.7 TWh 441 gCO2/kWh
2018 8.18 TWh 9.75 TWh 363 gCO2/kWh
2017 6.63 TWh 8.07 TWh 505 gCO2/kWh
2016 5.48 TWh 7.06 TWh 447 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Cambodia, 2000 to 2025

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

Cambodia Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Cambodia?

Coal was the largest source of electricity in Cambodia in 2025, supplying 56.6% of generation, followed by hydro (29.9%) and solar (10.6%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Cambodia use?

Cambodia used 22.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 1.25 MWh per person.

How clean is Cambodia's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Cambodia emitted 499 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 40.9% of generation. That is 9% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Cambodia import electricity?

Yes. Cambodia imported 4.63 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.