Electricity in April 2025: Demand Up 2.9% on April 2024
Demand in the 85 countries with data for both April 2025 and April 2024 was 2,165 TWh in April 2025, up 2.9% on April 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 46.9% of their generation in April 2025.
April 2025 at a Glance
85 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 85 countries2,165 TWhup 2.9% on April 2024
Low carbon share46.9%up 1.8 points on April 2024
Solar and wind share21.5%
Share of world demand92%85 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 85 countries with data for both April 2025 and April 2024 was 2,165 TWh in April 2025, up 2.9% on April 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 46.9% of generation in these countries in April 2025, up 1.8 points on April 2024.
- Solar supplied 11.1% and wind 10.4% of their generation in April 2025.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 444 gCO2/kWh in April 2025, against 459 gCO2/kWh in April 2024.
- Among large reporters, France had the lowest carbon intensity in April 2025 (24 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (771 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2025 Against 2024
same 85 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through April 2025
| Month | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,415 TWh | 2,340 TWh |
| Feb | 2,175 TWh | 2,160 TWh |
| Mar | 2,313 TWh | 2,235 TWh |
| Apr | 2,165 TWh | 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, April 2025 Against April 2024
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oman | +49.8% | 2.95 TWh to 4.42 TWh |
| 2. Pakistan | +35.7% | 9.91 TWh to 13.5 TWh |
| 3. Nigeria | +29.2% | 2.36 TWh to 3.05 TWh |
| 4. Turkey | +11.4% | 24.0 TWh to 26.7 TWh |
| 5. Austria | +9.5% | 5.04 TWh to 5.52 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thailand | -8.2% | 21.3 TWh to 19.5 TWh |
| 2. Switzerland | -5.6% | 5.52 TWh to 5.21 TWh |
| 3. Belgium | -5.5% | 6.73 TWh to 6.36 TWh |
| 4. Sweden | -5.4% | 10.9 TWh to 10.3 TWh |
| 5. Norway | -5.3% | 11.2 TWh to 10.6 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Netherlands | +10.0 points | 25.3% to 35.2% of generation |
| 2. Belgium | +9.6 points | 14.2% to 23.9% of generation |
| 3. Germany | +8.8 points | 19.6% to 28.4% of generation |
| 4. Pakistan | +8.6 points | 14.3% to 22.9% of generation |
| 5. Switzerland | +8.0 points | 9.6% to 17.6% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Finland | +4.3 points | 24.9% to 29.2% of generation |
| 2. Brazil | +2.5 points | 9.5% to 12.0% of generation |
| 3. Vietnam | +2.2 points | 1.3% to 3.5% of generation |
| 4. China | +1.6 points | 11.9% to 13.6% of generation |
| 5. Romania | +1.6 points | 11.8% to 13.4% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colombia | -71.6% | 369 gCO2/kWh to 105 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Ecuador | -26.4% | 224 gCO2/kWh to 165 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Hungary | -24.5% | 174 gCO2/kWh to 131 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Finland | -13.5% | 99 gCO2/kWh to 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. South Korea | -11.8% | 376 gCO2/kWh to 332 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | +38.8% | 58 gCO2/kWh to 81 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. United Kingdom | +33.2% | 166 gCO2/kWh to 221 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Netherlands | +32.3% | 189 gCO2/kWh to 251 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Portugal | +24.8% | 63 gCO2/kWh to 79 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. New Zealand | +23.4% | 131 gCO2/kWh to 161 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, April 2025
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. France | 24 gCO2/kWh | 38.5 TWh generated |
| 2. Sweden | 25 gCO2/kWh | 13.4 TWh generated |
| 3. Norway | 27 gCO2/kWh | 12.6 TWh generated |
| 4. Switzerland | 57 gCO2/kWh | 5.50 TWh generated |
| 5. Portugal | 79 gCO2/kWh | 3.99 TWh generated |
| 6. Austria | 81 gCO2/kWh | 5.68 TWh generated |
| 7. Finland | 86 gCO2/kWh | 5.83 TWh generated |
| 8. Brazil | 86 gCO2/kWh | 62.1 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 771 gCO2/kWh | 9.71 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 751 gCO2/kWh | 7.87 TWh generated |
| 3. South Africa | 714 gCO2/kWh | 18.8 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 678 gCO2/kWh | 161 TWh generated |
| 5. Iran | 672 gCO2/kWh | 30.3 TWh generated |
| 6. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 6.56 TWh generated |
| 7. Philippines | 647 gCO2/kWh | 11.0 TWh generated |
| 8. Malaysia | 642 gCO2/kWh | 15.4 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, April 2025
| Country | Demand | On April 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 773 TWh | +5.0% |
| 2. United States | 331 TWh | +4.0% |
| 3. India | 159 TWh | +2.7% |
| 4. Russia | 92.3 TWh | +0.8% |
| 5. Japan | 66.2 TWh | +2.4% |
| 6. Brazil | 62.1 TWh | +0.4% |
| 7. Canada | 48.0 TWh | +2.9% |
| 8. South Korea | 44.0 TWh | +0.8% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 85 countries reported April 2025. 85 of them also have April 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 April 2025. Ember monthly statistics.