Electricity in February 2025: Demand Up 0.7% on February 2024
Demand in the 85 countries with data for both February 2025 and February 2024 was 2,175 TWh in February 2025, up 0.7% on February 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 43.0% of their generation in February 2025.
February 2025 at a Glance
85 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 85 countries2,175 TWhup 0.7% on February 2024
Low carbon share43.0%up 1.8 points on February 2024
Solar and wind share17.7%
Share of world demand92%85 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 85 countries with data for both February 2025 and February 2024 was 2,175 TWh in February 2025, up 0.7% on February 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 43.0% of generation in these countries in February 2025, up 1.8 points on February 2024.
- Solar supplied 7.8% and wind 10.0% of their generation in February 2025.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 470 gCO2/kWh in February 2025, against 489 gCO2/kWh in February 2024.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in February 2025 (26 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (839 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2025 Against 2024
same 85 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through February 2025
| Month | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,415 TWh | 2,340 TWh |
| Feb | 2,175 TWh | 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, February 2025 Against February 2024
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nigeria | +20.4% | 2.50 TWh to 3.01 TWh |
| 2. Serbia | +12.8% | 2.89 TWh to 3.26 TWh |
| 3. Pakistan | +12.2% | 8.21 TWh to 9.21 TWh |
| 4. Austria | +12.2% | 5.34 TWh to 5.99 TWh |
| 5. Bulgaria | +10.9% | 3.21 TWh to 3.56 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thailand | -7.7% | 18.2 TWh to 16.8 TWh |
| 2. Vietnam | -6.4% | 22.9 TWh to 21.4 TWh |
| 3. Iran | -6.1% | 25.5 TWh to 23.9 TWh |
| 4. Chile | -5.3% | 7.01 TWh to 6.64 TWh |
| 5. Russia | -3.4% | 105 TWh to 102 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +11.2 points | 14.6% to 25.8% of generation |
| 2. Belgium | +3.6 points | 3.9% to 7.4% of generation |
| 3. China | +3.5 points | 6.8% to 10.2% of generation |
| 4. Chile | +3.4 points | 24.0% to 27.4% of generation |
| 5. Netherlands | +3.4 points | 7.4% to 10.8% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chile | +3.6 points | 9.7% to 13.3% of generation |
| 2. Taiwan | +3.4 points | 4.1% to 7.5% of generation |
| 3. Finland | +3.0 points | 24.4% to 27.4% of generation |
| 4. Australia | +2.5 points | 11.6% to 14.2% of generation |
| 5. Vietnam | +2.4 points | 3.6% to 6.0% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colombia | -37.9% | 271 gCO2/kWh to 168 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Pakistan | -21.1% | 340 gCO2/kWh to 268 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Vietnam | -15.7% | 616 gCO2/kWh to 519 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. South Korea | -10.9% | 422 gCO2/kWh to 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Chile | -10.3% | 280 gCO2/kWh to 251 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | +76.8% | 93 gCO2/kWh to 165 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Bulgaria | +44.8% | 325 gCO2/kWh to 471 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Netherlands | +32.1% | 259 gCO2/kWh to 342 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Germany | +31.3% | 344 gCO2/kWh to 452 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Spain | +30.4% | 105 gCO2/kWh to 137 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, February 2025
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 26 gCO2/kWh | 15.3 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 27 gCO2/kWh | 15.4 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 50 gCO2/kWh | 46.2 TWh generated |
| 4. Switzerland | 58 gCO2/kWh | 5.22 TWh generated |
| 5. Brazil | 78 gCO2/kWh | 64.6 TWh generated |
| 6. Finland | 98 gCO2/kWh | 7.56 TWh generated |
| 7. Portugal | 106 gCO2/kWh | 3.98 TWh generated |
| 8. Spain | 137 gCO2/kWh | 20.2 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 839 gCO2/kWh | 10.5 TWh generated |
| 2. Poland | 746 gCO2/kWh | 13.9 TWh generated |
| 3. Bangladesh | 743 gCO2/kWh | 5.64 TWh generated |
| 4. Serbia | 738 gCO2/kWh | 3.21 TWh generated |
| 5. India | 704 gCO2/kWh | 144 TWh generated |
| 6. South Africa | 691 gCO2/kWh | 17.5 TWh generated |
| 7. Iran | 663 gCO2/kWh | 24.1 TWh generated |
| 8. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 4.64 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, February 2025
| Country | Demand | On February 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 741 TWh | -2.9% |
| 2. United States | 346 TWh | +5.6% |
| 3. India | 142 TWh | +4.7% |
| 4. Russia | 102 TWh | -3.4% |
| 5. Japan | 81.4 TWh | +5.2% |
| 6. Brazil | 64.6 TWh | +3.7% |
| 7. Canada | 57.6 TWh | +7.5% |
| 8. South Korea | 48.7 TWh | +3.9% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 85 countries reported February 2025. 85 of them also have February 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 February 2025. Ember monthly statistics.