Norway Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Norway generated 161 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 90.0%, followed by wind (8.4%) and gas (0.6%). Demand was 138 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 28 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Norway generated 161 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 90.0% of Norway's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 8.4% of Norway's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 0.6% of Norway's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 99.0% of Norway's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Norway's electricity was 28 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Norway's carbon intensity in 2025 was 10% higher than in 1990, when it was 25 gCO2/kWh.
- Norway had the 27th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 161 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 138 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 24.50 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -22.8 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 28 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 4.51 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 27 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 145 TWh | 90.0% |
| Wind | 13.6 TWh | 8.4% |
| Gas | 930 GWh | 0.6% |
| Other fossil | 690 GWh | 0.4% |
| Solar | 540 GWh | 0.3% |
| Bioenergy | 240 GWh | 0.2% |
| Other renewables | 130 GWh | 0.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Hydro | Wind | Gas | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 121 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 110 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 117 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 119 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 180 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 112 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 150 GWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 122 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 190 GWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 104 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 280 GWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 110 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 240 GWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 116 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 220 GWh | 180 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 121 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 280 GWh | 220 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 142 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 210 GWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 120 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 240 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 129 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 200 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 105 TWh | 220 GWh | 300 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 109 TWh | 250 GWh | 370 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 136 TWh | 500 GWh | 380 GWh | 310 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 119 TWh | 640 GWh | 470 GWh | 310 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 134 TWh | 890 GWh | 760 GWh | 370 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 139 TWh | 910 GWh | 440 GWh | 360 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 125 TWh | 970 GWh | 4.23 TWh | 220 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 117 TWh | 870 GWh | 4.80 TWh | 340 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 120 TWh | 1.29 TWh | 3.71 TWh | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 142 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 2.24 TWh | 310 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 128 TWh | 1.88 TWh | 2.07 TWh | 610 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 135 TWh | 2.22 TWh | 2.22 TWh | 680 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 137 TWh | 2.52 TWh | 2.20 TWh | 690 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 143 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 2.21 TWh | 630 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 142 TWh | 2.85 TWh | 2.06 TWh | 690 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 139 TWh | 3.87 TWh | 2.18 TWh | 670 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 125 TWh | 5.52 TWh | 2.06 TWh | 660 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 142 TWh | 9.91 TWh | 1.61 TWh | 640 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 144 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 310 GWh | 720 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2022 | 128 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 1.15 TWh | 780 GWh | 170 GWh |
| 2023 | 137 TWh | 14.0 TWh | 1.53 TWh | 790 GWh | 360 GWh |
| 2024 | 140 TWh | 14.6 TWh | 1.47 TWh | 720 GWh | 530 GWh |
| 2025 | 145 TWh | 13.6 TWh | 930 GWh | 690 GWh | 540 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 TWh | 138 TWh | 28 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 157 TWh | 139 TWh | 30 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 154 TWh | 136 TWh | 30 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 145 TWh | 133 TWh | 30 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 157 TWh | 140 TWh | 27 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 154 TWh | 134 TWh | 30 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 134 TWh | 134 TWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 146 TWh | 136 TWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 148 TWh | 133 TWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 148 TWh | 132 TWh | 33 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Norway, 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 August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 9.53 TWh | 11.3 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 11.2 TWh | 12.6 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 12.3 TWh | 14.3 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 13.5 TWh | 15.5 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 14.3 TWh | 16.8 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 12.6 TWh | 15.4 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 12.8 TWh | 14.7 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 10.6 TWh | 12.6 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 9.94 TWh | 11.2 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 9.22 TWh | 10.4 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 8.86 TWh | 11.1 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 9.45 TWh | 10.9 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 9.62 TWh | 11.3 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 11.3 TWh | 12.8 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 12.6 TWh | 14.4 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 13.4 TWh | 15.4 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 15.6 TWh | 17.2 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 13.9 TWh | 13.1 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 12.7 TWh | 12.1 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 11.0 TWh | 10.3 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 10.3 TWh | 11.0 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 9.57 TWh | 11.0 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 9.15 TWh | 10.0 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 9.63 TWh | 10.1 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026.
Norway Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Norway?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Norway in 2025, supplying 90.0% of generation, followed by wind (8.4%) and gas (0.6%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Norway use?
Norway used 138 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 24.50 MWh per person.
How clean is Norway's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Norway emitted 28 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 99.0% of generation. That is 94% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Norway import electricity?
No. Norway was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 22.8 TWh more than it imported.