Electricity in November 2025: Demand Up 2.9% on November 2024
Demand in the 83 countries with data for both November 2025 and November 2024 was 2,203 TWh in November 2025, up 2.9% on November 2024. Those 83 countries cover 90% 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 45.4% of their generation in November 2025.
November 2025 at a Glance
83 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 83 countries2,203 TWhup 2.9% on November 2024
Low carbon share45.4%up 3.3 points on November 2024
Solar and wind share20.0%
Share of world demand90%83 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 83 countries with data for both November 2025 and November 2024 was 2,203 TWh in November 2025, up 2.9% on November 2024.
- Those 83 countries cover 90% 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 45.4% of generation in these countries in November 2025, up 3.3 points on November 2024.
- Solar supplied 8.4% and wind 11.6% of their generation in November 2025.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 454 gCO2/kWh in November 2025, against 481 gCO2/kWh in November 2024.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in November 2025 (25 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (828 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2025 Against 2024
same 83 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through November 2025
| Month | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,365 TWh | 2,289 TWh |
| Feb | 2,130 TWh | 2,111 TWh |
| Mar | 2,260 TWh | 2,185 TWh |
| Apr | 2,109 TWh | 2,050 TWh |
| May | 2,185 TWh | 2,155 TWh |
| Jun | 2,308 TWh | 2,239 TWh |
| Jul | 2,575 TWh | 2,472 TWh |
| Aug | 2,527 TWh | 2,476 TWh |
| Sep | 2,301 TWh | 2,242 TWh |
| Oct | 2,242 TWh | 2,154 TWh |
| Nov | 2,203 TWh | 2,140 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,348 TWh |
Biggest Movers, November 2025 Against November 2024
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ecuador | +38.0% | 2.37 TWh to 3.27 TWh |
| 2. Nigeria | +24.7% | 2.59 TWh to 3.23 TWh |
| 3. Pakistan | +20.5% | 9.73 TWh to 11.7 TWh |
| 4. Egypt | +10.7% | 16.9 TWh to 18.7 TWh |
| 5. Denmark | +10.6% | 3.40 TWh to 3.76 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kuwait | -14.6% | 6.08 TWh to 5.19 TWh |
| 2. Greece | -10.0% | 3.80 TWh to 3.42 TWh |
| 3. South Africa | -7.3% | 18.9 TWh to 17.5 TWh |
| 4. Oman | -6.9% | 3.61 TWh to 3.36 TWh |
| 5. Bulgaria | -6.5% | 3.24 TWh to 3.03 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +10.3 points | 22.0% to 32.3% of generation |
| 2. Chile | +5.9 points | 24.8% to 30.7% of generation |
| 3. India | +3.4 points | 9.4% to 12.8% of generation |
| 4. Australia | +3.1 points | 25.0% to 28.1% of generation |
| 5. Turkey | +3.0 points | 5.3% to 8.3% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. United Kingdom | +10.8 points | 27.3% to 38.2% of generation |
| 2. Netherlands | +9.2 points | 22.6% to 31.9% of generation |
| 3. Belgium | +8.8 points | 17.8% to 26.6% of generation |
| 4. Spain | +6.9 points | 25.4% to 32.3% of generation |
| 5. Greece | +5.1 points | 24.0% to 29.2% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Colombia | -53.7% | 241 gCO2/kWh to 112 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Pakistan | -28.4% | 279 gCO2/kWh to 200 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Austria | -26.8% | 164 gCO2/kWh to 120 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. United Kingdom | -20.1% | 263 gCO2/kWh to 210 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Belgium | -18.6% | 216 gCO2/kWh to 176 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chile | +42.9% | 167 gCO2/kWh to 239 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Brazil | +23.2% | 108 gCO2/kWh to 133 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Switzerland | +17.7% | 53 gCO2/kWh to 62 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Canada | +10.8% | 179 gCO2/kWh to 198 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Portugal | +10.6% | 119 gCO2/kWh to 132 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, November 2025
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 25 gCO2/kWh | 14.7 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 28 gCO2/kWh | 14.4 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 39 gCO2/kWh | 48.1 TWh generated |
| 4. New Zealand | 45 gCO2/kWh | 3.22 TWh generated |
| 5. Switzerland | 62 gCO2/kWh | 4.96 TWh generated |
| 6. Finland | 74 gCO2/kWh | 7.52 TWh generated |
| 7. Colombia | 112 gCO2/kWh | 7.02 TWh generated |
| 8. Austria | 120 gCO2/kWh | 4.87 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 828 gCO2/kWh | 10.9 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 756 gCO2/kWh | 6.08 TWh generated |
| 3. Poland | 714 gCO2/kWh | 13.6 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 661 gCO2/kWh | 136 TWh generated |
| 5. South Africa | 652 gCO2/kWh | 18.3 TWh generated |
| 6. Kuwait | 650 gCO2/kWh | 5.19 TWh generated |
| 7. Morocco | 642 gCO2/kWh | 3.29 TWh generated |
| 8. Malaysia | 631 gCO2/kWh | 15.6 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, November 2025
| Country | Demand | On November 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 837 TWh | +5.6% |
| 2. United States | 340 TWh | +3.5% |
| 3. India | 136 TWh | +0.5% |
| 4. Russia | 101 TWh | -2.9% |
| 5. Japan | 69.4 TWh | +2.0% |
| 6. Brazil | 61.7 TWh | -1.3% |
| 7. Canada | 52.6 TWh | +5.4% |
| 8. South Korea | 45.3 TWh | -0.2% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 83 countries reported November 2025. 83 of them also have November 2024, and those 83 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 90% 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 2025. Ember monthly statistics.