Iran Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Iran generated 292 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 73.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 5th 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 April 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Iran generated 292 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 73.3% of Iran's electricity in 2025.
- Iran was the 5th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Iran's gas generation in 2025 was 18% higher than in 2020, when it was 248 TWh.
- Iran's gas generation in 2025 was 41% higher than in 2015, when it was 207 TWh.
- Iran's gas generation peaked at 294 TWh in 2023.
- Iran's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Iran had 76.6 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Iran emitted 205 MtCO2 in 2025, 78% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 292 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Iran's electricity | 73.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 5 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 76.6 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 205 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 13.7 TWh |
| 1986 | 15.8 TWh |
| 1987 | 13.5 TWh |
| 1988 | 20.0 TWh |
| 1989 | 26.4 TWh |
| 1990 | 30.3 TWh |
| 1991 | 35.0 TWh |
| 1992 | 37.2 TWh |
| 1993 | 40.3 TWh |
| 1994 | 47.3 TWh |
| 1995 | 46.6 TWh |
| 1996 | 49.1 TWh |
| 1997 | 58.9 TWh |
| 1998 | 71.8 TWh |
| 1999 | 77.2 TWh |
| 2000 | 81.6 TWh |
| 2001 | 89.5 TWh |
| 2002 | 98.0 TWh |
| 2003 | 110 TWh |
| 2004 | 115 TWh |
| 2005 | 125 TWh |
| 2006 | 125 TWh |
| 2007 | 139 TWh |
| 2008 | 135 TWh |
| 2009 | 149 TWh |
| 2010 | 174 TWh |
| 2011 | 142 TWh |
| 2012 | 156 TWh |
| 2013 | 138 TWh |
| 2014 | 192 TWh |
| 2015 | 207 TWh |
| 2016 | 225 TWh |
| 2017 | 253 TWh |
| 2018 | 266 TWh |
| 2019 | 224 TWh |
| 2020 | 248 TWh |
| 2021 | 282 TWh |
| 2022 | 279 TWh |
| 2023 | 294 TWh |
| 2024 | 286 TWh |
| 2025 | 292 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Iran | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 35.3% | n/a |
| 1986 | 37.4% | n/a |
| 1987 | 30.0% | n/a |
| 1988 | 42.6% | n/a |
| 1989 | 51.3% | n/a |
| 1990 | 52.6% | n/a |
| 1991 | 55.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 55.3% | n/a |
| 1993 | 53.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 58.3% | n/a |
| 1995 | 55.2% | n/a |
| 1996 | 54.7% | n/a |
| 1997 | 60.7% | n/a |
| 1998 | 70.1% | n/a |
| 1999 | 70.1% | n/a |
| 2000 | 68.3% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 70.1% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 70.9% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 72.4% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 70.4% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 70.4% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 64.7% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 68.3% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 64.2% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 67.4% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 73.8% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 60.4% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 62.9% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 53.2% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 69.7% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 73.7% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 78.7% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 82.7% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 85.3% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 70.3% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 73.6% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 79.2% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 75.9% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 76.9% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 72.3% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 73.3% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 292 TWh | 73.3% | 21.7% | 76.6 GW | 205 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 286 TWh | 72.3% | 22.1% | 74.6 GW | 200 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 294 TWh | 76.9% | 22.5% | 72.9 GW | 206 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 279 TWh | 75.9% | 22.8% | 68.5 GW | 195 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 282 TWh | 79.2% | 23.2% | 65.8 GW | 198 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 248 TWh | 73.6% | 23.8% | 63.7 GW | 174 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 224 TWh | 70.3% | 23.8% | 61.1 GW | 157 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 266 TWh | 85.3% | 23.5% | 56.4 GW | 186 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 253 TWh | 82.7% | 23.5% | 55.7 GW | 177 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 225 TWh | 78.7% | 23.7% | 52.8 GW | 158 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Iran
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 April 2025Monthly statistics through April 2025, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2023-05 | 30.8 TWh |
| 2023-06 | 34.8 TWh |
| 2023-07 | 37.5 TWh |
| 2023-08 | 37.2 TWh |
| 2023-09 | 32.5 TWh |
| 2023-10 | 28.5 TWh |
| 2023-11 | 23.8 TWh |
| 2023-12 | 19.2 TWh |
| 2024-01 | 18.8 TWh |
| 2024-02 | 17.2 TWh |
| 2024-03 | 21.2 TWh |
| 2024-04 | 25.1 TWh |
| 2024-05 | 28.5 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 34.6 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 32.1 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 35.4 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 30.5 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 26.3 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 21.8 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 17.4 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 18.2 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 15.3 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 22.0 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 25.8 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of April 2025. Monthly figures for Iran can differ slightly from the annual totals.