Montenegro Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Montenegro generated 620 GWh of electricity from coal in 2025, 25.4% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 68th largest coal power producer in 2025 of the 84 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Coal supplied 33.2% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through September 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Montenegro generated 620 GWh of electricity from coal in 2025.
- Coal supplied 25.4% of Montenegro's electricity in 2025.
- Montenegro was the 68th largest coal power producer in 2025 among the 84 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Montenegro's coal generation in 2025 was 62% lower than in 2020, when it was 1.62 TWh.
- Montenegro's coal generation in 2025 was 59% lower than in 2015, when it was 1.51 TWh.
- Montenegro's coal generation peaked at 1.64 TWh in 2023.
- Montenegro's coal share in 2025 was below the world share of 33.2%.
- Montenegro had 220 MW of coal generating capacity in 2025.
- Coal power in Montenegro emitted 0.63 MtCO2 in 2025, 94% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Coal generation | 620 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Montenegro's electricity | 25.4% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of coal | 33.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by coal generation (each country's latest year) | 68 of 84 | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal capacity | 220 MW | 2025 · Ember |
| Coal power emissions | 0.63 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Coal Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2005 to 2025| Year | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.00 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.20 TWh |
| 2007 | 860 GWh |
| 2008 | 1.29 TWh |
| 2009 | 690 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.27 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.45 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.37 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.44 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.42 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.51 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.30 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.36 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.55 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.50 TWh |
| 2020 | 1.62 TWh |
| 2021 | 1.44 TWh |
| 2022 | 1.55 TWh |
| 2023 | 1.64 TWh |
| 2024 | 1.43 TWh |
| 2025 | 620 GWh |
| Year | Montenegro | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34.8% | 39.5% |
| 2006 | 40.7% | 40.2% |
| 2007 | 40.2% | 40.8% |
| 2008 | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 39.9% |
| 2010 | 31.6% | 39.8% |
| 2011 | 54.7% | 40.6% |
| 2012 | 48.1% | 39.9% |
| 2013 | 36.6% | 40.8% |
| 2014 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| 2015 | 50.3% | 38.7% |
| 2016 | 41.4% | 37.8% |
| 2017 | 54.8% | 38.0% |
| 2018 | 40.8% | 38.0% |
| 2019 | 43.7% | 36.7% |
| 2020 | 47.8% | 35.4% |
| 2021 | 38.2% | 36.0% |
| 2022 | 46.8% | 35.6% |
| 2023 | 39.1% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 40.5% | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 25.4% | 33.2% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 620 GWh | 25.4% | 33.2% | 220 MW | 0.63 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1.43 TWh | 40.5% | 34.2% | 220 MW | 1.45 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1.64 TWh | 39.1% | 35.2% | 220 MW | 1.66 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1.55 TWh | 46.8% | 35.6% | 220 MW | 1.57 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 1.44 TWh | 38.2% | 36.0% | 220 MW | 1.46 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 1.62 TWh | 47.8% | 35.4% | 220 MW | 1.64 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 1.50 TWh | 43.7% | 36.7% | 220 MW | 1.52 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 1.55 TWh | 40.8% | 38.0% | 220 MW | 1.57 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 1.36 TWh | 54.8% | 38.0% | 220 MW | 1.38 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 1.30 TWh | 41.4% | 37.8% | 220 MW | 1.32 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Montenegro
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.
Coal Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through September 2026| Month | Coal |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 150 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 140 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 150 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 140 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 130 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 0 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 120 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 120 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 120 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 140 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 140 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 110 GWh |
| 2026-08 | 130 GWh |
| 2026-09 | 140 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of September 2026. Monthly figures for Montenegro can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Montenegro Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/montenegro/coal/
World Power Monitor. Montenegro Coal Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-09. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/montenegro/coal/
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