Built 2026-09-19 (19 September 2026)

North Macedonia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

North Macedonia generated 7.10 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Solar was the largest source at 31.1%, followed by coal (29.2%) and hydro (17.5%). Demand was 8.48 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 407 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • North Macedonia generated 7.10 TWh of electricity in 2025.
  • Solar supplied 31.1% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025.
  • Coal supplied 29.2% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025.
  • Hydro supplied 17.5% of North Macedonia's electricity in 2025.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 53.1% of North Macedonia's generation in 2025.
  • The carbon intensity of North Macedonia's electricity was 407 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
  • North Macedonia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 56% lower than in 1990, when it was 925 gCO2/kWh.
  • North Macedonia had the 83rd highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation7.10 TWh2025 · Ember
Electricity demand8.48 TWh2025 · Ember
Demand per person4.68 MWh2025 · Ember
Net imports1.38 TWh2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity407 gCO2/kWh2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions2.89 MtCO22025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)83 of 932025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

SourceGenerationShare
Solar 2.21 TWh 31.1%
Coal 2.07 TWh 29.2%
Hydro 1.24 TWh 17.5%
Gas 1.09 TWh 15.4%
Wind 300 GWh 4.2%
Other fossil 170 GWh 2.4%
Bioenergy 20.0 GWh 0.3%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025
North Macedonia electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025 North Macedonia's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in GWh. In 2025 the largest sources were solar at 2.21 TWh, coal at 2.07 TWh, hydro at 1.24 TWh, gas at 1.09 TWh, wind at 300 GWh. 0 1,500 3,000 4,500 6,000 19901995200020052010201520202025
North Macedonia's electricity generation by main source from 1990 to 2025, in GWh. In 2025 the largest sources were solar at 2.21 TWh, coal at 2.07 TWh, hydro at 1.24 TWh, gas at 1.09 TWh, wind at 300 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2025, GWh
North Macedonia electricity generation by source, 1990 to 2025
YearSolarCoalHydroGasWind
19900 TWh5.16 TWh490 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19910 TWh4.86 TWh850 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19920 TWh5.16 TWh850 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19930 TWh4.57 TWh520 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19940 TWh5.21 TWh690 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19950 TWh5.29 TWh800 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19960 TWh5.72 TWh850 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19970 TWh5.76 TWh900 GWh0 TWh0 TWh
19980 TWh5.91 TWh1.08 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
19990 TWh5.44 TWh1.39 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20000 TWh5.21 TWh1.17 TWh0 TWhn/a
20010 TWh5.57 TWh630 GWh0 TWhn/a
20020 TWh5.12 TWh760 GWh0 TWhn/a
20030 TWh5.34 TWh1.37 TWh0 TWhn/a
20040 TWh5.16 TWh1.48 TWh0 TWhn/a
20050 TWh5.44 TWh1.49 TWh0 TWhn/a
20060 TWh5.11 TWh1.65 TWh0 TWhn/a
20070 TWh5.01 TWh1.01 TWh0 TWhn/a
20080 TWh5.29 TWh840 GWh0 TWhn/a
20090 TWh5.30 TWh1.27 TWh0 TWhn/a
20100 TWh4.74 TWh2.43 TWh30.0 GWhn/a
20110 TWh5.17 TWh1.43 TWh90.0 GWhn/a
20120 TWh4.83 TWh1.04 TWh300 GWhn/a
201310.0 GWh4.03 TWh1.58 TWh360 GWhn/a
201410.0 GWh3.74 TWh1.21 TWh200 GWh70.0 GWh
201520.0 GWh3.30 TWh1.87 TWh180 GWh120 GWh
201620.0 GWh2.89 TWh1.90 TWh570 GWh110 GWh
201720.0 GWh3.39 TWh1.11 TWh830 GWh110 GWh
201820.0 GWh2.85 TWh1.79 TWh750 GWh100 GWh
201920.0 GWh3.51 TWh1.16 TWh960 GWh100 GWh
202020.0 GWh2.63 TWh1.28 TWh1.14 TWh120 GWh
202150.0 GWh2.19 TWh1.45 TWh1.55 TWh100 GWh
2022100 GWh2.77 TWh1.35 TWh990 GWh110 GWh
2023370 GWh2.77 TWh1.62 TWh1.38 TWh160 GWh
2024890 GWh2.36 TWh1.37 TWh1.29 TWh170 GWh
20252.21 TWh2.07 TWh1.24 TWh1.09 TWh300 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2025 7.10 TWh 8.48 TWh 407 gCO2/kWh
2024 6.31 TWh 7.02 TWh 512 gCO2/kWh
2023 6.90 TWh 7.05 TWh 567 gCO2/kWh
2022 5.94 TWh 7.35 TWh 626 gCO2/kWh
2021 5.53 TWh 8.01 TWh 565 gCO2/kWh
2020 5.34 TWh 7.67 TWh 624 gCO2/kWh
2019 5.87 TWh 7.70 TWh 701 gCO2/kWh
2018 5.61 TWh 7.53 TWh 597 gCO2/kWh
2017 5.60 TWh 7.58 TWh 705 gCO2/kWh
2016 5.63 TWh 7.66 TWh 592 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for North Macedonia, 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 June 2026
North Macedonia monthly electricity demand and generation, July 2024 to June 2026 North Macedonia's electricity demand in June 2026 was 500 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 480 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 342 gCO2/kWh. 0.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 2024-072025-012025-072026-01
North Macedonia's electricity demand in June 2026 was 500 GWh, and generation from the sources Ember reports was 480 GWh. Carbon intensity that month was 342 gCO2/kWh.
Monthly statistics through June 2026, TWh
North Macedonia monthly electricity demand and generation, July 2024 to June 2026
MonthDemandGeneration
2024-07550 GWh570 GWh
2024-08520 GWh560 GWh
2024-09480 GWh490 GWh
2024-10470 GWh420 GWh
2024-11750 GWh610 GWh
2024-12870 GWh630 GWh
2025-01900 GWh660 GWh
2025-02800 GWh690 GWh
2025-03710 GWh620 GWh
2025-04640 GWh510 GWh
2025-05580 GWh530 GWh
2025-06560 GWh550 GWh
2025-07630 GWh660 GWh
2025-08590 GWh560 GWh
2025-09560 GWh580 GWh
2025-10690 GWh650 GWh
2025-11730 GWh640 GWh
2025-12910 GWh720 GWh
2026-01940 GWh740 GWh
2026-02740 GWh640 GWh
2026-03740 GWh610 GWh
2026-04630 GWh580 GWh
2026-05560 GWh550 GWh
2026-06500 GWh480 GWh

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

North Macedonia Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in North Macedonia?

Solar was the largest source of electricity in North Macedonia in 2025, supplying 31.1% of generation, followed by coal (29.2%) and hydro (17.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does North Macedonia use?

North Macedonia used 8.48 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 4.68 MWh per person.

How clean is North Macedonia's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in North Macedonia emitted 407 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 53.1% of generation. That is 11% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.

Does North Macedonia import electricity?

Yes. North Macedonia imported 1.38 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.