Electricity in June 2026: Demand Up 2.9% on June 2025
Demand in the 64 countries with data for both June 2026 and June 2025 was 2,238 TWh in June 2026, up 2.9% on June 2025. Those 64 countries cover 85% 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 49.2% of their generation in June 2026.
June 2026 at a Glance
64 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 64 countries2,238 TWhup 2.9% on June 2025
Low carbon share49.2%up 1.4 points on June 2025
Solar and wind share22.6%
Share of world demand85%64 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 64 countries with data for both June 2026 and June 2025 was 2,238 TWh in June 2026, up 2.9% on June 2025.
- Those 64 countries cover 85% 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 49.2% of generation in these countries in June 2026, up 1.4 points on June 2025.
- Solar supplied 13.6% and wind 9.0% of their generation in June 2026.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 429 gCO2/kWh in June 2026, against 440 gCO2/kWh in June 2025.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in June 2026 (26 gCO2/kWh) and Bangladesh the highest (768 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2026 Against 2025
same 64 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through June 2026
| Month | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,292 TWh | 2,246 TWh |
| Feb | 2,087 TWh | 2,019 TWh |
| Mar | 2,187 TWh | 2,136 TWh |
| Apr | 2,049 TWh | 1,987 TWh |
| May | 2,136 TWh | 2,052 TWh |
| Jun | 2,238 TWh | 2,174 TWh |
| Jul | n/a | 2,431 TWh |
| Aug | n/a | 2,383 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,169 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,112 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,082 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,286 TWh |
Biggest Movers, June 2026 Against June 2025
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ecuador | +14.3% | 3.08 TWh to 3.52 TWh |
| 2. India | +11.6% | 163 TWh to 182 TWh |
| 3. Bangladesh | +8.4% | 9.44 TWh to 10.2 TWh |
| 4. Peru | +7.3% | 4.92 TWh to 5.28 TWh |
| 5. Denmark | +6.9% | 3.05 TWh to 3.26 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Philippines | -8.8% | 10.9 TWh to 9.90 TWh |
| 2. Japan | -7.0% | 72.8 TWh to 67.8 TWh |
| 3. Netherlands | -5.1% | 10.5 TWh to 9.95 TWh |
| 4. South Africa | -3.5% | 19.9 TWh to 19.2 TWh |
| 5. Romania | -2.8% | 4.33 TWh to 4.21 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belgium | +9.6 points | 24.2% to 33.9% of generation |
| 2. Romania | +7.3 points | 21.4% to 28.7% of generation |
| 3. Portugal | +5.7 points | 31.5% to 37.2% of generation |
| 4. Spain | +4.6 points | 32.5% to 37.1% of generation |
| 5. India | +3.5 points | 10.0% to 13.5% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Portugal | +5.8 points | 22.1% to 27.9% of generation |
| 2. Belgium | +4.3 points | 18.1% to 22.3% of generation |
| 3. Australia | +2.5 points | 15.3% to 17.7% of generation |
| 4. Greece | +2.1 points | 18.0% to 20.0% of generation |
| 5. Spain | +1.8 points | 13.3% to 15.1% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Zealand | -32.2% | 103 gCO2/kWh to 70 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Turkey | -30.2% | 428 gCO2/kWh to 299 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Spain | -19.0% | 157 gCO2/kWh to 127 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Portugal | -19.0% | 150 gCO2/kWh to 121 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Finland | -13.8% | 53 gCO2/kWh to 45 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belgium | +52.0% | 145 gCO2/kWh to 220 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Netherlands | +39.5% | 160 gCO2/kWh to 223 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Czechia | +35.1% | 247 gCO2/kWh to 334 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. United Kingdom | +27.8% | 170 gCO2/kWh to 217 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Peru | +18.2% | 257 gCO2/kWh to 304 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, June 2026
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 26 gCO2/kWh | 9.93 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 28 gCO2/kWh | 11.0 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 30 gCO2/kWh | 40.2 TWh generated |
| 4. Finland | 45 gCO2/kWh | 5.87 TWh generated |
| 5. Austria | 47 gCO2/kWh | 5.89 TWh generated |
| 6. New Zealand | 70 gCO2/kWh | 3.45 TWh generated |
| 7. Brazil | 101 gCO2/kWh | 60.8 TWh generated |
| 8. Portugal | 121 gCO2/kWh | 3.12 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bangladesh | 768 gCO2/kWh | 8.51 TWh generated |
| 2. South Africa | 728 gCO2/kWh | 18.9 TWh generated |
| 3. Philippines | 650 gCO2/kWh | 9.90 TWh generated |
| 4. Taiwan | 647 gCO2/kWh | 25.4 TWh generated |
| 5. Poland | 617 gCO2/kWh | 12.9 TWh generated |
| 6. India | 617 gCO2/kWh | 183 TWh generated |
| 7. Oman | 601 gCO2/kWh | 5.63 TWh generated |
| 8. Australia | 566 gCO2/kWh | 20.4 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, June 2026
| Country | Demand | On June 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 906 TWh | +4.1% |
| 2. United States | 411 TWh | +1.6% |
| 3. India | 182 TWh | +11.6% |
| 4. Russia | 81.3 TWh | -1.1% |
| 5. Japan | 67.8 TWh | -7.0% |
| 6. Brazil | 60.8 TWh | +2.3% |
| 7. South Korea | 47.5 TWh | +0.8% |
| 8. Canada | 45.1 TWh | +0.8% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 64 countries reported June 2026. 64 of them also have June 2025, and those 64 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 85% 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 June 2026. Ember monthly statistics.