Greece Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Greece generated 57.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 40.3%, followed by wind (20.9%) and solar (19.7%). Demand was 54.9 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 325 gCO2/kWh. 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
- Greece generated 57.9 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 40.3% of Greece's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 20.9% of Greece's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 19.7% of Greece's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 47.7% of Greece's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Greece's electricity was 325 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Greece's carbon intensity in 2025 was 63% lower than in 1990, when it was 884 gCO2/kWh.
- Greece had the 47th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 57.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 54.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.57 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -3.01 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 325 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 18.8 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 47 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Gas | Wind | Solar | Other fossil | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 7.17 TWh | 1.77 TWh |
| 1991 | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.30 TWh | 3.10 TWh |
| 1992 | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.86 TWh | 2.20 TWh |
| 1993 | 80.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.53 TWh | 2.28 TWh |
| 1994 | 80.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.72 TWh | 2.60 TWh |
| 1995 | 80.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 8.60 TWh | 3.53 TWh |
| 1996 | 80.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 8.40 TWh | 4.35 TWh |
| 1997 | 330 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.93 TWh | 3.88 TWh |
| 1998 | 1.71 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.75 TWh | 3.72 TWh |
| 1999 | 3.91 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh | 7.85 TWh | 4.59 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.92 TWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 8.57 TWh | 3.69 TWh |
| 2001 | 6.13 TWh | 760 GWh | 0 TWh | 8.04 TWh | 2.10 TWh |
| 2002 | 7.06 TWh | 650 GWh | 0 TWh | 8.15 TWh | 2.80 TWh |
| 2003 | 8.02 TWh | 1.02 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.20 TWh | 4.77 TWh |
| 2004 | 8.99 TWh | 1.12 TWh | 0 TWh | 7.94 TWh | 4.67 TWh |
| 2005 | 8.17 TWh | 1.27 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.61 TWh | 5.02 TWh |
| 2006 | 10.6 TWh | 1.70 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.87 TWh | 5.86 TWh |
| 2007 | 14.2 TWh | 1.82 TWh | 0 TWh | 8.97 TWh | 2.59 TWh |
| 2008 | 13.8 TWh | 2.24 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 9.27 TWh | 3.31 TWh |
| 2009 | 11.0 TWh | 2.54 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 6.97 TWh | 5.35 TWh |
| 2010 | 9.85 TWh | 2.71 TWh | 160 GWh | 5.43 TWh | 7.47 TWh |
| 2011 | 14.1 TWh | 3.32 TWh | 610 GWh | 5.16 TWh | 4.01 TWh |
| 2012 | 13.5 TWh | 3.85 TWh | 1.69 TWh | 5.19 TWh | 4.39 TWh |
| 2013 | 10.9 TWh | 4.14 TWh | 3.65 TWh | 4.73 TWh | 6.35 TWh |
| 2014 | 6.79 TWh | 3.69 TWh | 3.79 TWh | 4.90 TWh | 4.48 TWh |
| 2015 | 9.09 TWh | 4.62 TWh | 3.90 TWh | 5.00 TWh | 6.10 TWh |
| 2016 | 15.0 TWh | 5.15 TWh | 3.93 TWh | 5.10 TWh | 5.54 TWh |
| 2017 | 17.1 TWh | 5.54 TWh | 3.99 TWh | 5.11 TWh | 3.96 TWh |
| 2018 | 14.1 TWh | 6.30 TWh | 3.79 TWh | 5.19 TWh | 5.74 TWh |
| 2019 | 14.5 TWh | 7.27 TWh | 4.43 TWh | 5.23 TWh | 4.00 TWh |
| 2020 | 19.2 TWh | 9.31 TWh | 4.45 TWh | 4.12 TWh | 3.34 TWh |
| 2021 | 22.5 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 5.25 TWh | 4.30 TWh | 5.90 TWh |
| 2022 | 19.1 TWh | 10.9 TWh | 7.14 TWh | 4.32 TWh | 3.86 TWh |
| 2023 | 16.0 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 8.89 TWh | 3.98 TWh | 3.82 TWh |
| 2024 | 21.5 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 11.3 TWh | 4.18 TWh | 3.58 TWh |
| 2025 | 23.3 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 4.18 TWh | 3.43 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57.9 TWh | 54.9 TWh | 325 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 57.1 TWh | 56.8 TWh | 322 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 48.9 TWh | 53.8 TWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 51.7 TWh | 55.1 TWh | 377 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 54.2 TWh | 57.9 TWh | 383 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 47.5 TWh | 56.4 TWh | 423 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 48.0 TWh | 57.9 TWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 52.6 TWh | 58.9 TWh | 545 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 54.8 TWh | 61.0 TWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 53.8 TWh | 62.6 TWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Greece, 1990 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 4.01 TWh | 3.69 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 3.70 TWh | 3.71 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 3.80 TWh | 4.45 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 4.05 TWh | 4.47 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 4.18 TWh | 4.55 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 4.10 TWh | 4.50 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 3.96 TWh | 3.85 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 3.34 TWh | 2.89 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 3.29 TWh | 3.44 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 4.13 TWh | 4.34 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 5.31 TWh | 5.47 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 4.50 TWh | 4.79 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 3.89 TWh | 4.08 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 3.50 TWh | 3.72 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 3.42 TWh | 3.91 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 3.96 TWh | 4.56 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 4.30 TWh | 5.50 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 3.40 TWh | 4.50 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 3.89 TWh | 4.87 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 3.36 TWh | 3.49 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 2.98 TWh | 3.70 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 4.02 TWh | 4.69 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 5.06 TWh | 5.30 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 5.05 TWh | 5.69 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Greece Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Greece?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Greece in 2025, supplying 40.3% of generation, followed by wind (20.9%) and solar (19.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Greece use?
Greece used 54.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 5.57 MWh per person.
How clean is Greece's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Greece emitted 325 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 47.7% of generation. That is 29% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Greece import electricity?
No. Greece was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 3.01 TWh more than it imported.