Electricity in February 2026: Demand Up 3.5% on February 2025
Demand in the 80 countries with data for both February 2026 and February 2025 was 2,192 TWh in February 2026, up 3.5% on February 2025. Those 80 countries cover 89% 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 44.4% of their generation in February 2026.
February 2026 at a Glance
80 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 80 countries2,192 TWhup 3.5% on February 2025
Low carbon share44.4%up 0.9 points on February 2025
Solar and wind share19.6%
Share of world demand89%80 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 80 countries with data for both February 2026 and February 2025 was 2,192 TWh in February 2026, up 3.5% on February 2025.
- Those 80 countries cover 89% 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 44.4% of generation in these countries in February 2026, up 0.9 points on February 2025.
- Solar supplied 8.9% and wind 10.8% of their generation in February 2026.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 463 gCO2/kWh in February 2026, against 468 gCO2/kWh in February 2025.
- Among large reporters, Norway had the lowest carbon intensity in February 2026 (27 gCO2/kWh) and Kazakhstan the highest (833 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2026 Against 2025
same 80 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through February 2026
| Month | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,405 TWh | 2,352 TWh |
| Feb | 2,192 TWh | 2,118 TWh |
| Mar | n/a | 2,247 TWh |
| Apr | n/a | 2,095 TWh |
| May | n/a | 2,168 TWh |
| Jun | n/a | 2,292 TWh |
| Jul | n/a | 2,556 TWh |
| Aug | n/a | 2,508 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,284 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,227 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,190 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,400 TWh |
Biggest Movers, February 2026 Against February 2025
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +25.7% | 9.21 TWh to 11.6 TWh |
| 2. Oman | +23.0% | 2.56 TWh to 3.15 TWh |
| 3. Denmark | +16.0% | 3.43 TWh to 3.98 TWh |
| 4. Finland | +13.5% | 8.06 TWh to 9.15 TWh |
| 5. Norway | +10.5% | 12.6 TWh to 13.9 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Greece | -17.1% | 4.10 TWh to 3.40 TWh |
| 2. Argentina | -8.7% | 13.4 TWh to 12.2 TWh |
| 3. South Korea | -6.1% | 48.7 TWh to 45.7 TWh |
| 4. France | -6.1% | 41.5 TWh to 39.0 TWh |
| 5. Japan | -5.4% | 81.4 TWh to 77.0 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pakistan | +8.8 points | 25.8% to 34.6% of generation |
| 2. India | +3.6 points | 10.6% to 14.2% of generation |
| 3. Switzerland | +3.1 points | 5.4% to 8.5% of generation |
| 4. Brazil | +3.0 points | 10.9% to 13.9% of generation |
| 5. Chile | +2.8 points | 27.4% to 30.2% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Portugal | +13.0 points | 22.9% to 35.9% of generation |
| 2. Belgium | +12.5 points | 15.5% to 28.0% of generation |
| 3. Spain | +11.7 points | 17.9% to 29.6% of generation |
| 4. Germany | +10.4 points | 22.8% to 33.2% of generation |
| 5. Netherlands | +9.6 points | 22.4% to 32.0% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. France | -43.3% | 50 gCO2/kWh to 28 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Bulgaria | -35.8% | 471 gCO2/kWh to 303 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Greece | -35.2% | 415 gCO2/kWh to 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Spain | -29.0% | 137 gCO2/kWh to 97 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Romania | -25.3% | 329 gCO2/kWh to 246 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Finland | +39.9% | 98 gCO2/kWh to 137 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Portugal | +28.7% | 106 gCO2/kWh to 136 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Brazil | +28.7% | 78 gCO2/kWh to 100 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Switzerland | +19.8% | 58 gCO2/kWh to 70 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Pakistan | +15.9% | 268 gCO2/kWh to 311 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, February 2026
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Norway | 27 gCO2/kWh | 13.1 TWh generated |
| 2. France | 28 gCO2/kWh | 47.4 TWh generated |
| 3. Sweden | 29 gCO2/kWh | 15.6 TWh generated |
| 4. Switzerland | 70 gCO2/kWh | 4.37 TWh generated |
| 5. Spain | 97 gCO2/kWh | 20.0 TWh generated |
| 6. Brazil | 100 gCO2/kWh | 62.8 TWh generated |
| 7. Portugal | 136 gCO2/kWh | 4.40 TWh generated |
| 8. Finland | 137 gCO2/kWh | 7.95 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kazakhstan | 833 gCO2/kWh | 10.6 TWh generated |
| 2. Bangladesh | 760 gCO2/kWh | 5.63 TWh generated |
| 3. Poland | 701 gCO2/kWh | 13.9 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 662 gCO2/kWh | 149 TWh generated |
| 5. South Africa | 642 gCO2/kWh | 16.8 TWh generated |
| 6. Malaysia | 630 gCO2/kWh | 14.7 TWh generated |
| 7. Taiwan | 619 gCO2/kWh | 19.4 TWh generated |
| 8. Philippines | 603 gCO2/kWh | 9.59 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, February 2026
| Country | Demand | On February 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 810 TWh | +9.4% |
| 2. United States | 349 TWh | +1.0% |
| 3. India | 147 TWh | +3.3% |
| 4. Russia | 104 TWh | +1.9% |
| 5. Japan | 77.0 TWh | -5.4% |
| 6. Brazil | 62.8 TWh | -2.9% |
| 7. Canada | 56.1 TWh | -2.6% |
| 8. South Korea | 45.7 TWh | -6.1% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 80 countries reported February 2026. 80 of them also have February 2025, and those 80 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 89% 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 2026. Ember monthly statistics.