Electricity in November 2024: Demand Up 1.9% on November 2023
Demand in the 86 countries with data for both November 2024 and November 2023 was 2,202 TWh in November 2024, up 1.9% on November 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 41.5% of their generation in November 2024.
November 2024 at a Glance
86 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 86 countries2,202 TWhup 1.9% on November 2023
Low carbon share41.5%down 0.0 points on November 2023
Solar and wind share16.5%
Share of world demand92%86 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 86 countries with data for both November 2024 and November 2023 was 2,202 TWh in November 2024, up 1.9% on November 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 41.5% of generation in these countries in November 2024, down 0.0 points on November 2023.
- Solar supplied 6.5% and wind 10.0% of their generation in November 2024.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 483 gCO2/kWh in November 2024, against 486 gCO2/kWh in November 2023.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in November 2024 (23 gCO2/kWh) and Serbia the highest (807 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2024 Against 2023
same 86 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through November 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 | 2,311 TWh | 2,217 TWh |
| Oct | 2,217 TWh | 2,148 TWh |
| Nov | 2,202 TWh | 2,160 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,340 TWh |
Biggest Movers, November 2024 Against November 2023
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Qatar | +32.2% | 3.94 TWh to 5.21 TWh |
| 2. Vietnam | +25.7% | 22.7 TWh to 28.6 TWh |
| 3. Oman | +16.8% | 3.09 TWh to 3.61 TWh |
| 4. Pakistan | +15.0% | 8.46 TWh to 9.73 TWh |
| 5. Greece | +10.8% | 3.43 TWh to 3.80 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Finland | -6.2% | 7.78 TWh to 7.30 TWh |
| 2. Sweden | -6.1% | 12.6 TWh to 11.9 TWh |
| 3. Norway | -5.3% | 13.0 TWh to 12.3 TWh |
| 4. South Korea | -4.3% | 47.5 TWh to 45.4 TWh |
| 5. Canada | -3.9% | 51.9 TWh to 49.9 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +10.2 points | 11.8% to 22.0% of generation |
| 2. Portugal | +4.0 points | 7.0% to 11.0% of generation |
| 3. India | +2.6 points | 6.8% to 9.4% of generation |
| 4. Spain | +2.5 points | 10.9% to 13.4% of generation |
| 5. Chile | +2.4 points | 22.4% to 24.8% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Finland | +13.3 points | 17.7% to 31.1% of generation |
| 2. Sweden | +11.7 points | 18.7% to 30.4% of generation |
| 3. Portugal | +9.1 points | 33.3% to 42.3% of generation |
| 4. Brazil | +3.1 points | 12.9% to 16.0% of generation |
| 5. Taiwan | +3.0 points | 3.5% to 6.5% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Zealand | -44.0% | 85 gCO2/kWh to 48 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Finland | -23.9% | 109 gCO2/kWh to 83 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Sweden | -15.6% | 27 gCO2/kWh to 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Chile | -11.9% | 190 gCO2/kWh to 167 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Pakistan | -7.2% | 301 gCO2/kWh to 279 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | +66.5% | 99 gCO2/kWh to 164 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Belgium | +48.6% | 145 gCO2/kWh to 216 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Spain | +42.3% | 121 gCO2/kWh to 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Netherlands | +35.7% | 257 gCO2/kWh to 349 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Argentina | +24.2% | 264 gCO2/kWh to 328 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, November 2024
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 23 gCO2/kWh | 14.9 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 28 gCO2/kWh | 14.3 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 44 gCO2/kWh | 45.8 TWh generated |
| 4. New Zealand | 48 gCO2/kWh | 3.18 TWh generated |
| 5. Switzerland | 53 gCO2/kWh | 6.03 TWh generated |
| 6. Finland | 83 gCO2/kWh | 7.37 TWh generated |
| 7. Brazil | 108 gCO2/kWh | 62.5 TWh generated |
| 8. Portugal | 119 gCO2/kWh | 3.45 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serbia | 807 gCO2/kWh | 3.10 TWh generated |
| 2. Kazakhstan | 803 gCO2/kWh | 10.2 TWh generated |
| 3. Bangladesh | 737 gCO2/kWh | 6.02 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 704 gCO2/kWh | 136 TWh generated |
| 5. Poland | 702 gCO2/kWh | 14.1 TWh generated |
| 6. South Africa | 702 gCO2/kWh | 19.8 TWh generated |
| 7. Iran | 677 gCO2/kWh | 27.5 TWh generated |
| 8. Morocco | 670 gCO2/kWh | 3.19 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, November 2024
| Country | Demand | On November 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 792 TWh | +2.3% |
| 2. United States | 328 TWh | +0.6% |
| 3. India | 135 TWh | +5.0% |
| 4. Russia | 104 TWh | +2.5% |
| 5. Japan | 68.0 TWh | -2.1% |
| 6. Brazil | 62.5 TWh | -0.0% |
| 7. Canada | 49.9 TWh | -3.9% |
| 8. South Korea | 45.4 TWh | -4.3% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 86 countries reported November 2024. 86 of them also have November 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 November 2024. Ember monthly statistics.