Electricity in August 2024: Demand Up 4.1% on August 2023
Demand in the 86 countries with data for both August 2024 and August 2023 was 2,549 TWh in August 2024, up 4.1% on August 2023. Those 86 countries cover 92% of world electricity demand (measured on 2025 demand), so this is a review of the reporting countries, not a world total. Low carbon sources supplied 41.0% of their generation in August 2024.
August 2024 at a Glance
86 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 86 countries2,549 TWhup 4.1% on August 2023
Low carbon share41.0%up 1.7 points on August 2023
Solar and wind share14.9%
Share of world demand92%86 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 86 countries with data for both August 2024 and August 2023 was 2,549 TWh in August 2024, up 4.1% on August 2023.
- Those 86 countries cover 92% of world electricity demand (measured on 2025 demand), so this is a review of the reporting countries, not a world total.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 41.0% of generation in these countries in August 2024, up 1.7 points on August 2023.
- Solar supplied 8.5% and wind 6.4% of their generation in August 2024.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 485 gCO2/kWh in August 2024, against 499 gCO2/kWh in August 2023.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in August 2024 (20 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (783 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2024 Against 2023
same 86 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through August 2024
| Month | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,343 TWh | 2,208 TWh |
| Feb | 2,163 TWh | 2,009 TWh |
| Mar | 2,239 TWh | 2,175 TWh |
| Apr | 2,109 TWh | 2,014 TWh |
| May | 2,221 TWh | 2,105 TWh |
| Jun | 2,313 TWh | 2,192 TWh |
| Jul | 2,546 TWh | 2,438 TWh |
| Aug | 2,549 TWh | 2,449 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,217 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,148 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,160 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,340 TWh |
Biggest Movers, August 2024 Against August 2023
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Egypt | +10.5% | 22.9 TWh to 25.3 TWh |
| 2. China | +9.1% | 884 TWh to 965 TWh |
| 3. Oman | +8.5% | 4.60 TWh to 4.99 TWh |
| 4. Italy | +8.3% | 24.9 TWh to 26.9 TWh |
| 5. Kazakhstan | +8.1% | 8.36 TWh to 9.04 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | -13.6% | 16.9 TWh to 14.6 TWh |
| 2. New Zealand | -5.1% | 3.92 TWh to 3.72 TWh |
| 3. Belarus | -3.2% | 3.40 TWh to 3.29 TWh |
| 4. India | -3.0% | 160 TWh to 156 TWh |
| 5. Czechia | -2.3% | 4.70 TWh to 4.59 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hungary | +9.4 points | 26.6% to 35.9% of generation |
| 2. Netherlands | +8.3 points | 25.1% to 33.5% of generation |
| 3. Austria | +7.5 points | 10.8% to 18.4% of generation |
| 4. Germany | +7.1 points | 21.3% to 28.4% of generation |
| 5. Romania | +6.4 points | 6.4% to 12.8% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. United Kingdom | +10.0 points | 24.5% to 34.5% of generation |
| 2. Finland | +8.8 points | 14.9% to 23.6% of generation |
| 3. Sweden | +7.6 points | 16.6% to 24.2% of generation |
| 4. Morocco | +5.2 points | 19.7% to 24.9% of generation |
| 5. New Zealand | +5.1 points | 5.4% to 10.5% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. France | -37.3% | 39 gCO2/kWh to 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. United Kingdom | -35.0% | 249 gCO2/kWh to 162 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Belgium | -23.3% | 170 gCO2/kWh to 130 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Spain | -22.2% | 178 gCO2/kWh to 139 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Netherlands | -16.3% | 255 gCO2/kWh to 213 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Zealand | +20.1% | 152 gCO2/kWh to 182 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Argentina | +20.1% | 283 gCO2/kWh to 339 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Austria | +19.8% | 42 gCO2/kWh to 50 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Brazil | +15.6% | 93 gCO2/kWh to 108 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Vietnam | +9.2% | 323 gCO2/kWh to 353 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, August 2024
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 20 gCO2/kWh | 12.4 TWh generated |
| 2. France | 24 gCO2/kWh | 38.6 TWh generated |
| 3. Norway | 29 gCO2/kWh | 10.8 TWh generated |
| 4. Switzerland | 45 gCO2/kWh | 8.12 TWh generated |
| 5. Austria | 50 gCO2/kWh | 5.22 TWh generated |
| 6. Finland | 57 gCO2/kWh | 5.71 TWh generated |
| 7. Brazil | 108 gCO2/kWh | 61.7 TWh generated |
| 8. Belgium | 130 gCO2/kWh | 6.21 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 783 gCO2/kWh | 9.04 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 745 gCO2/kWh | 7.75 TWh generated |
| 3. South Africa | 720 gCO2/kWh | 20.9 TWh generated |
| 4. Taiwan | 654 gCO2/kWh | 27.1 TWh generated |
| 5. Iran | 652 gCO2/kWh | 41.0 TWh generated |
| 6. Philippines | 652 gCO2/kWh | 10.6 TWh generated |
| 7. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 10.5 TWh generated |
| 8. Poland | 642 gCO2/kWh | 12.8 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, August 2024
| Country | Demand | On August 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 965 TWh | +9.1% |
| 2. United States | 433 TWh | +0.5% |
| 3. India | 156 TWh | -3.0% |
| 4. Japan | 87.9 TWh | -0.6% |
| 5. Russia | 87.2 TWh | +0.4% |
| 6. Brazil | 61.7 TWh | +5.3% |
| 7. South Korea | 58.4 TWh | +6.3% |
| 8. Canada | 46.6 TWh | +2.7% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 86 countries reported August 2024. 86 of them also have August 2023, and those 86 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 92% of world demand in 2025. A month is published only when at least 10 countries and 60% of world demand are covered.
- Not a world total. These sums cover the reporting countries only.
- Carbon intensity. The figure for the group weights each country's monthly intensity by its generation; country rankings use Ember's own monthly intensity.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2024. Ember monthly statistics.