Malta Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Malta generated 2.21 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 81.9%, followed by solar (16.7%) and other fossil (0.9%). Demand was 3.24 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 480 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Malta generated 2.21 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 81.9% of Malta's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 16.7% of Malta's electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 0.9% of Malta's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 17.2% of Malta's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Malta's electricity was 480 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Malta's carbon intensity in 2025 was 40% lower than in 1990, when it was 795 gCO2/kWh.
- Malta had the 93rd highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.21 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 3.24 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 5.90 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 1.03 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 480 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.06 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 93 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 1.81 TWh | 81.9% |
| Solar | 370 GWh | 16.7% |
| Other fossil | 20.0 GWh | 0.9% |
| Bioenergy | 10.0 GWh | 0.5% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025| Year | Gas | Solar | Other fossil | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 830 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 930 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 900 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.18 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.66 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.69 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.72 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.85 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.92 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.94 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.05 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.24 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.22 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.24 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.26 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.30 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.31 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.17 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.17 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 2.27 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 2.22 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 2.17 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 1.20 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh | 720 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.29 TWh | 160 GWh | 190 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.75 TWh | 190 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.83 TWh | 200 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.84 TWh | 240 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.91 TWh | 260 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.94 TWh | 290 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 2.01 TWh | 310 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.84 TWh | 330 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025 | 1.81 TWh | 370 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.21 TWh | 3.24 TWh | 480 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 2.19 TWh | 3.16 TWh | 488 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 2.35 TWh | 2.97 TWh | 498 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 2.30 TWh | 2.94 TWh | 503 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.22 TWh | 2.73 TWh | 507 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.15 TWh | 2.57 TWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.07 TWh | 2.71 TWh | 517 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.97 TWh | 2.59 TWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.65 TWh | 2.51 TWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 860 GWh | 2.39 TWh | 560 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Malta, 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 July 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 460 GWh | 340 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 390 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 360 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 330 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 330 GWh | 250 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 350 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 320 GWh | 250 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 340 GWh | 250 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 330 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 340 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 400 GWh | 300 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 460 GWh | 330 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 430 GWh | 320 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 410 GWh | 300 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 350 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 330 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 340 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 360 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 340 GWh | 280 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 340 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 330 GWh | 240 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 350 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 420 GWh | 300 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 490 GWh | 370 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026.
Malta Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Malta?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Malta in 2025, supplying 81.9% of generation, followed by solar (16.7%) and other fossil (0.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Malta use?
Malta used 3.24 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 5.90 MWh per person.
How clean is Malta's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Malta emitted 480 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 17.2% of generation. That is 4% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Malta import electricity?
Yes. Malta imported 1.03 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.