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Kyrgyzstan Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Kyrgyzstan generated 12.7 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 94.7%, followed by coal (5.8%) and gas (0.7%). Demand was 16.2 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 73 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through March 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Kyrgyzstan generated 12.7 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 94.7% of Kyrgyzstan's electricity in 2025.
  • Coal supplied 5.8% of Kyrgyzstan's electricity in 2025.
  • Gas supplied 0.7% of Kyrgyzstan's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 94.7% of Kyrgyzstan's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of Kyrgyzstan's electricity was 73 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • Kyrgyzstan's carbon intensity in 2025 was 29% lower than in 2000, when it was 102 gCO2/kWh.
  • Kyrgyzstan had the 72nd highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation12.7 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand16.2 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person2.64 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports3.53 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity73 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions0.92 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)72 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Hydro 12.0 TWh 94.7%
Coal 730 GWh 5.8%
Gas 90.0 GWh 0.7%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025
Kyrgyzstan electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2025 Kyrgyzstan's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were hydro at 12.0 TWh, coal at 730 GWh, gas at 90.0 GWh. 0 4 8 11 15 200020052010201520202025
Kyrgyzstan's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were hydro at 12.0 TWh, coal at 730 GWh, gas at 90.0 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
Kyrgyzstan electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2025
YearHydroCoalGas
200013.6 TWh830 GWh1.47 TWh
200112.3 TWh820 GWh1.68 TWh
200210.7 TWh570 GWh1.73 TWh
200313.4 TWh590 GWh1.47 TWh
200414.0 TWh600 GWh1.61 TWh
200512.7 TWh1.50 TWh650 GWh
200612.4 TWh1.50 TWh700 GWh
200712.6 TWh1.60 TWh380 GWh
200810.0 TWh1.34 TWh220 GWh
200910.1 TWh390 GWh80.0 GWh
201011.0 TWh600 GWh180 GWh
201114.0 TWh630 GWh150 GWh
201214.0 TWh730 GWh80.0 GWh
201313.0 TWh790 GWh30.0 GWh
201413.2 TWh1.07 TWh120 GWh
201511.0 TWh1.72 TWh170 GWh
201611.4 TWh1.56 TWh190 GWh
201714.1 TWh1.16 TWh120 GWh
201814.2 TWh1.09 TWh80.0 GWh
201913.7 TWh1.13 TWh90.0 GWh
202014.0 TWh1.29 TWh80.0 GWh
202113.0 TWh1.97 TWh170 GWh
202211.9 TWh1.76 TWh120 GWh
202311.8 TWh1.59 TWh200 GWh
202414.0 TWh1.53 TWh190 GWh
202512.0 TWh730 GWh90.0 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 12.7 TWh 16.2 TWh 73 gCO2/kWh
2024 15.8 TWh 19.3 TWh 120 gCO2/kWh
2023 13.6 TWh 17.0 TWh 140 gCO2/kWh
2022 13.8 TWh 16.2 TWh 147 gCO2/kWh
2021 15.1 TWh 16.3 TWh 150 gCO2/kWh
2020 15.4 TWh 15.5 TWh 106 gCO2/kWh
2019 15.0 TWh 15.0 TWh 98 gCO2/kWh
2018 15.4 TWh 14.7 TWh 95 gCO2/kWh
2017 15.4 TWh 14.2 TWh 98 gCO2/kWh
2016 13.2 TWh 13.3 TWh 140 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Kyrgyzstan, 2000 to 2025

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

Month by Month

Ember monthly statistics through March 2026
Kyrgyzstan monthly electricity demand and generation, April 2024 to March 2026 Kyrgyzstan's electricity demand in March 2026 was 1.29 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 990 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 218 gCO2/kWh. 0 1 2 2 3 2024-042024-102025-042025-10
Kyrgyzstan's electricity demand in March 2026 was 1.29 TWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 990 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 218 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through March 2026, TWh
Kyrgyzstan monthly electricity demand and generation, April 2024 to March 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-04770 GWh710 GWh
2024-05750 GWh690 GWh
2024-061.20 TWh1.12 TWh
2024-071.97 TWh1.96 TWh
2024-081.65 TWh1.63 TWh
2024-091.70 TWh1.32 TWh
2024-101.08 TWh870 GWh
2024-111.81 TWh1.45 TWh
2024-122.65 TWh2.12 TWh
2025-011.04 TWh1.04 TWh
2025-021.08 TWh1.08 TWh
2025-031.00 TWh1.00 TWh
2025-04890 GWh730 GWh
2025-051.28 TWh1.04 TWh
2025-061.50 TWh1.21 TWh
2025-071.54 TWh1.36 TWh
2025-081.53 TWh1.36 TWh
2025-09720 GWh640 GWh
2025-102.11 TWh1.59 TWh
2025-11520 GWh390 GWh
2025-122.59 TWh1.95 TWh
2026-011.28 TWh1.04 TWh
2026-021.33 TWh1.07 TWh
2026-031.29 TWh990 GWh

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of March 2026.

Kyrgyzstan Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Kyrgyzstan?

Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Kyrgyzstan in 2025, supplying 94.7% of generation, followed by coal (5.8%) and gas (0.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Kyrgyzstan use?

Kyrgyzstan used 16.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 2.64 MWh per person.

How clean is Kyrgyzstan's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Kyrgyzstan emitted 73 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 94.7% of generation. That is 84% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does Kyrgyzstan import electricity?

Yes. Kyrgyzstan imported 3.53 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.