Electricity in January 2025: Demand Up 3.2% on January 2024
Demand in the 85 countries with data for both January 2025 and January 2024 was 2,415 TWh in January 2025, up 3.2% on January 2024. Those 85 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 January 2025.
January 2025 at a Glance
85 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 85 countries2,415 TWhup 3.2% on January 2024
Low carbon share41.0%up 1.8 points on January 2024
Solar and wind share16.3%
Share of world demand92%85 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 85 countries with data for both January 2025 and January 2024 was 2,415 TWh in January 2025, up 3.2% on January 2024.
- Those 85 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 January 2025, up 1.8 points on January 2024.
- Solar supplied 6.4% and wind 9.9% of their generation in January 2025.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 488 gCO2/kWh in January 2025, against 502 gCO2/kWh in January 2024.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in January 2025 (24 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (830 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2025 Against 2024
same 85 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through January 2025
| Month | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,415 TWh | 2,340 TWh |
| Feb | n/a | 2,160 TWh |
| Mar | n/a | 2,235 TWh |
| Apr | n/a | 2,105 TWh |
| May | n/a | 2,216 TWh |
| Jun | n/a | 2,307 TWh |
| Jul | n/a | 2,539 TWh |
| Aug | n/a | 2,542 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,305 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,211 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,196 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,402 TWh |
Biggest Movers, January 2025 Against January 2024
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +13.0% | 9.31 TWh to 10.5 TWh |
| 2. Nigeria | +11.5% | 2.79 TWh to 3.11 TWh |
| 3. Serbia | +10.5% | 3.15 TWh to 3.48 TWh |
| 4. Morocco | +9.4% | 3.30 TWh to 3.61 TWh |
| 5. Bangladesh | +8.8% | 6.36 TWh to 6.92 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thailand | -8.8% | 17.8 TWh to 16.3 TWh |
| 2. Bulgaria | -8.3% | 4.00 TWh to 3.67 TWh |
| 3. Finland | -7.8% | 9.52 TWh to 8.78 TWh |
| 4. Sweden | -7.1% | 14.8 TWh to 13.8 TWh |
| 5. New Zealand | -6.6% | 3.31 TWh to 3.09 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +11.9 points | 11.5% to 23.4% of generation |
| 2. Australia | +3.8 points | 22.5% to 26.3% of generation |
| 3. Thailand | +3.5 points | 2.9% to 6.4% of generation |
| 4. Chile | +3.3 points | 25.9% to 29.2% of generation |
| 5. Portugal | +3.0 points | 6.5% to 9.5% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Portugal | +12.5 points | 28.2% to 40.7% of generation |
| 2. Spain | +6.3 points | 26.2% to 32.5% of generation |
| 3. Taiwan | +3.9 points | 3.0% to 6.9% of generation |
| 4. Finland | +3.2 points | 23.4% to 26.6% of generation |
| 5. Chile | +2.1 points | 12.1% to 14.2% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colombia | -22.6% | 256 gCO2/kWh to 198 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. New Zealand | -21.0% | 110 gCO2/kWh to 87 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Finland | -20.7% | 124 gCO2/kWh to 98 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Pakistan | -19.7% | 465 gCO2/kWh to 374 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. South Korea | -13.8% | 448 gCO2/kWh to 386 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | +40.5% | 118 gCO2/kWh to 165 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Greece | +29.5% | 318 gCO2/kWh to 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Netherlands | +21.7% | 288 gCO2/kWh to 350 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Turkey | +20.7% | 427 gCO2/kWh to 515 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Argentina | +19.5% | 311 gCO2/kWh to 372 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, January 2025
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 24 gCO2/kWh | 16.6 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 27 gCO2/kWh | 16.8 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 45 gCO2/kWh | 55.5 TWh generated |
| 4. Switzerland | 56 gCO2/kWh | 6.00 TWh generated |
| 5. Brazil | 80 gCO2/kWh | 66.3 TWh generated |
| 6. New Zealand | 87 gCO2/kWh | 3.09 TWh generated |
| 7. Finland | 98 gCO2/kWh | 8.42 TWh generated |
| 8. Portugal | 110 gCO2/kWh | 4.42 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 830 gCO2/kWh | 11.6 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 754 gCO2/kWh | 5.89 TWh generated |
| 3. Serbia | 716 gCO2/kWh | 3.41 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 701 gCO2/kWh | 150 TWh generated |
| 5. Poland | 681 gCO2/kWh | 15.7 TWh generated |
| 6. Iran | 674 gCO2/kWh | 27.4 TWh generated |
| 7. South Africa | 664 gCO2/kWh | 19.2 TWh generated |
| 8. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 5.11 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, January 2025
| Country | Demand | On January 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 833 TWh | +5.2% |
| 2. United States | 410 TWh | +5.9% |
| 3. India | 148 TWh | +3.3% |
| 4. Russia | 110 TWh | -3.8% |
| 5. Japan | 86.4 TWh | +2.5% |
| 6. Brazil | 66.3 TWh | +4.5% |
| 7. Canada | 63.5 TWh | +3.8% |
| 8. South Korea | 52.0 TWh | -3.5% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 85 countries reported January 2025. 85 of them also have January 2024, and those 85 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 January 2025. Ember monthly statistics.