Electricity in July 2025: Demand Up 4.1% on July 2024
Demand in the 84 countries with data for both July 2025 and July 2024 was 2,602 TWh in July 2025, up 4.1% on July 2024. Those 84 countries cover 91% 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 44.0% of their generation in July 2025.
July 2025 at a Glance
84 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 84 countries2,602 TWhup 4.1% on July 2024
Low carbon share44.0%up 1.2 points on July 2024
Solar and wind share18.6%
Share of world demand91%84 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 84 countries with data for both July 2025 and July 2024 was 2,602 TWh in July 2025, up 4.1% on July 2024.
- Those 84 countries cover 91% 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 44.0% of generation in these countries in July 2025, up 1.2 points on July 2024.
- Solar supplied 10.9% and wind 7.7% of their generation in July 2025.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 464 gCO2/kWh in July 2025, against 471 gCO2/kWh in July 2024.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in July 2025 (23 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (784 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2025 Against 2024
same 84 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through July 2025
| Month | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,388 TWh | 2,312 TWh |
| Feb | 2,151 TWh | 2,134 TWh |
| Mar | 2,287 TWh | 2,206 TWh |
| Apr | 2,135 TWh | 2,076 TWh |
| May | 2,213 TWh | 2,182 TWh |
| Jun | 2,336 TWh | 2,266 TWh |
| Jul | 2,602 TWh | 2,500 TWh |
| Aug | n/a | 2,501 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,269 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,180 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,169 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,375 TWh |
Biggest Movers, July 2025 Against July 2024
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Denmark | +12.3% | 2.69 TWh to 3.02 TWh |
| 2. China | +7.5% | 939 TWh to 1,010 TWh |
| 3. Portugal | +6.2% | 4.54 TWh to 4.82 TWh |
| 4. Morocco | +6.1% | 4.13 TWh to 4.38 TWh |
| 5. Kazakhstan | +5.1% | 9.04 TWh to 9.50 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Romania | -6.9% | 5.10 TWh to 4.75 TWh |
| 2. Belarus | -6.8% | 3.40 TWh to 3.17 TWh |
| 3. Greece | -5.9% | 5.64 TWh to 5.31 TWh |
| 4. Italy | -5.8% | 30.5 TWh to 28.8 TWh |
| 5. South Africa | -4.8% | 21.3 TWh to 20.3 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bulgaria | +12.7 points | 17.8% to 30.5% of generation |
| 2. Switzerland | +7.1 points | 9.9% to 16.9% of generation |
| 3. Pakistan | +6.8 points | 9.4% to 16.1% of generation |
| 4. Hungary | +5.7 points | 34.9% to 40.6% of generation |
| 5. Romania | +5.4 points | 13.1% to 18.4% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Austria | +4.3 points | 8.1% to 12.4% of generation |
| 2. Australia | +3.2 points | 15.1% to 18.3% of generation |
| 3. Italy | +3.0 points | 4.5% to 7.6% of generation |
| 4. Chile | +2.0 points | 13.8% to 15.8% of generation |
| 5. Argentina | +2.0 points | 10.7% to 12.6% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Zealand | -56.8% | 195 gCO2/kWh to 84 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Colombia | -33.9% | 150 gCO2/kWh to 99 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Bulgaria | -28.5% | 341 gCO2/kWh to 244 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Belarus | -19.7% | 372 gCO2/kWh to 299 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Norway | -12.0% | 31 gCO2/kWh to 27 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chile | +42.0% | 241 gCO2/kWh to 343 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Belgium | +37.9% | 132 gCO2/kWh to 182 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Switzerland | +31.4% | 44 gCO2/kWh to 58 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Brazil | +20.0% | 99 gCO2/kWh to 119 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Netherlands | +19.7% | 188 gCO2/kWh to 225 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, July 2025
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 23 gCO2/kWh | 11.7 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 27 gCO2/kWh | 11.1 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 28 gCO2/kWh | 40.9 TWh generated |
| 4. Austria | 44 gCO2/kWh | 6.05 TWh generated |
| 5. Finland | 49 gCO2/kWh | 5.68 TWh generated |
| 6. Switzerland | 58 gCO2/kWh | 6.38 TWh generated |
| 7. New Zealand | 84 gCO2/kWh | 3.79 TWh generated |
| 8. Colombia | 99 gCO2/kWh | 7.29 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 784 gCO2/kWh | 9.51 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 751 gCO2/kWh | 8.57 TWh generated |
| 3. South Africa | 720 gCO2/kWh | 21.1 TWh generated |
| 4. Taiwan | 656 gCO2/kWh | 26.9 TWh generated |
| 5. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 10.3 TWh generated |
| 6. Malaysia | 639 gCO2/kWh | 16.6 TWh generated |
| 7. Poland | 622 gCO2/kWh | 12.4 TWh generated |
| 8. Philippines | 613 gCO2/kWh | 9.97 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, July 2025
| Country | Demand | On July 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 1,010 TWh | +7.5% |
| 2. United States | 457 TWh | +3.7% |
| 3. India | 169 TWh | +4.9% |
| 4. Japan | 89.8 TWh | +3.0% |
| 5. Russia | 88.0 TWh | -0.6% |
| 6. Brazil | 61.2 TWh | +1.2% |
| 7. South Korea | 56.6 TWh | +4.6% |
| 8. Canada | 48.8 TWh | +0.7% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 84 countries reported July 2025. 84 of them also have July 2024, and those 84 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 91% 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 July 2025. Ember monthly statistics.