Finland Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Finland generated 940 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 1.1% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 97th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Finland generated 940 GWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 1.1% of Finland's electricity in 2025.
- Finland was the 97th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Finland's gas generation in 2025 was 76% lower than in 2020, when it was 3.99 TWh.
- Finland's gas generation in 2025 was 82% lower than in 2015, when it was 5.20 TWh.
- Finland's gas generation peaked at 13.9 TWh in 2003.
- Finland's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Finland had 1.43 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Finland emitted 0.30 MtCO2 in 2025, 6% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 940 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Finland's electricity | 1.1% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 97 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 1.43 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 0.30 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.66 TWh |
| 1991 | 4.95 TWh |
| 1992 | 5.18 TWh |
| 1993 | 5.55 TWh |
| 1994 | 6.43 TWh |
| 1995 | 6.63 TWh |
| 1996 | 8.51 TWh |
| 1997 | 6.88 TWh |
| 1998 | 8.82 TWh |
| 1999 | 9.54 TWh |
| 2000 | 10.1 TWh |
| 2001 | 11.7 TWh |
| 2002 | 11.6 TWh |
| 2003 | 13.9 TWh |
| 2004 | 12.8 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.2 TWh |
| 2006 | 12.3 TWh |
| 2007 | 10.6 TWh |
| 2008 | 11.0 TWh |
| 2009 | 9.82 TWh |
| 2010 | 11.3 TWh |
| 2011 | 9.45 TWh |
| 2012 | 6.73 TWh |
| 2013 | 6.79 TWh |
| 2014 | 5.52 TWh |
| 2015 | 5.20 TWh |
| 2016 | 3.74 TWh |
| 2017 | 3.30 TWh |
| 2018 | 4.20 TWh |
| 2019 | 3.85 TWh |
| 2020 | 3.99 TWh |
| 2021 | 3.83 TWh |
| 2022 | 960 GWh |
| 2023 | 660 GWh |
| 2024 | 820 GWh |
| 2025 | 940 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Finland | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 8.5% | n/a |
| 1992 | 9.0% | n/a |
| 1993 | 9.1% | n/a |
| 1994 | 9.8% | n/a |
| 1995 | 10.4% | n/a |
| 1996 | 12.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 10.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 12.6% | n/a |
| 1999 | 13.7% | n/a |
| 2000 | 14.5% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 15.5% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 16.4% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 14.9% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 15.0% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 14.3% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 13.6% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 14.0% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 12.9% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 9.5% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 8.1% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 7.6% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 5.8% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 5.3% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 1.0% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 940 GWh | 1.1% | 21.7% | 1.43 GW | 0.30 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 820 GWh | 1.0% | 22.1% | 1.43 GW | 0.26 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 660 GWh | 0.8% | 22.5% | 1.43 GW | 0.21 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 960 GWh | 1.3% | 22.8% | 1.43 GW | 0.31 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 3.83 TWh | 5.3% | 23.2% | 1.49 GW | 1.22 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 3.99 TWh | 5.8% | 23.8% | 1.49 GW | 1.27 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 3.85 TWh | 5.6% | 23.8% | 1.49 GW | 1.23 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 4.20 TWh | 6.0% | 23.5% | 1.49 GW | 1.34 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 3.30 TWh | 4.9% | 23.5% | 1.46 GW | 1.05 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 3.74 TWh | 5.4% | 23.7% | 1.46 GW | 1.19 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Finland
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 120 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 110 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 80.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 540 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 550 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Finland can differ slightly from the annual totals.