Electricity in July 2026: Demand Up 2.0% on July 2025
Demand in the 56 countries with data for both July 2026 and July 2025 was 2,407 TWh in July 2026, up 2.0% on July 2025. Those 56 countries cover 82% 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 45.9% of their generation in July 2026.
July 2026 at a Glance
56 countries, Ember monthlyDemand, 56 countries2,407 TWhup 2.0% on July 2025
Low carbon share45.9%up 2.0 points on July 2025
Solar and wind share21.6%
Share of world demand82%56 countries, 2025 basis
Key Facts
- Demand in the 56 countries with data for both July 2026 and July 2025 was 2,407 TWh in July 2026, up 2.0% on July 2025.
- Those 56 countries cover 82% 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 45.9% of generation in these countries in July 2026, up 2.0 points on July 2025.
- Solar supplied 13.1% and wind 8.6% of their generation in July 2026.
- Their generation weighted carbon intensity was 453 gCO2/kWh in July 2026, against 469 gCO2/kWh in July 2025.
- Among large reporters, Sweden had the lowest carbon intensity in July 2026 (24 gCO2/kWh) and Bangladesh the highest (765 gCO2/kWh).
Demand Through 2026 Against 2025
same 56 countries, TWh per monthEmber monthly statistics through July 2026
| Month | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2,207 TWh | 2,163 TWh |
| Feb | 2,011 TWh | 1,942 TWh |
| Mar | 2,109 TWh | 2,059 TWh |
| Apr | 1,980 TWh | 1,917 TWh |
| May | 2,067 TWh | 1,984 TWh |
| Jun | 2,170 TWh | 2,107 TWh |
| Jul | 2,407 TWh | 2,360 TWh |
| Aug | n/a | 2,313 TWh |
| Sep | n/a | 2,104 TWh |
| Oct | n/a | 2,045 TWh |
| Nov | n/a | 2,009 TWh |
| Dec | n/a | 2,203 TWh |
Biggest Movers, July 2026 Against July 2025
countries generating at least 3 TWh in both monthsDemand rose most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Italy | +10.4% | 28.8 TWh to 31.8 TWh |
| 2. India | +9.4% | 169 TWh to 185 TWh |
| 3. Peru | +7.7% | 5.07 TWh to 5.46 TWh |
| 4. Spain | +7.2% | 23.0 TWh to 24.7 TWh |
| 5. Mexico | +6.8% | 33.0 TWh to 35.3 TWh |
Demand fell most
| Country | Change | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | -5.2% | 8.42 TWh to 7.98 TWh |
| 2. Japan | -5.2% | 89.8 TWh to 85.2 TWh |
| 3. Greece | -4.7% | 5.31 TWh to 5.06 TWh |
| 4. Romania | -4.2% | 4.75 TWh to 4.55 TWh |
| 5. Netherlands | -4.2% | 10.5 TWh to 10.0 TWh |
Solar share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belgium | +13.3 points | 24.3% to 37.6% of generation |
| 2. Austria | +10.8 points | 18.2% to 29.0% of generation |
| 3. Romania | +10.3 points | 18.4% to 28.7% of generation |
| 4. Greece | +7.1 points | 27.2% to 34.3% of generation |
| 5. Germany | +6.5 points | 28.1% to 34.6% of generation |
Wind share rose most
| Country | Change | Share of generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | +12.9 points | 13.2% to 26.1% of generation |
| 2. United Kingdom | +5.4 points | 21.4% to 26.8% of generation |
| 3. Belgium | +5.0 points | 12.2% to 17.2% of generation |
| 4. Norway | +4.3 points | 3.9% to 8.2% of generation |
| 5. Poland | +4.0 points | 10.1% to 14.1% of generation |
Carbon intensity fell most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Zealand | -31.7% | 84 gCO2/kWh to 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Hungary | -22.1% | 148 gCO2/kWh to 115 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. Romania | -19.5% | 264 gCO2/kWh to 212 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Germany | -17.3% | 344 gCO2/kWh to 284 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Czechia | -16.5% | 379 gCO2/kWh to 317 gCO2/kWh |
Carbon intensity rose most
| Country | Change | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belgium | +27.4% | 182 gCO2/kWh to 232 gCO2/kWh |
| 2. Austria | +20.8% | 44 gCO2/kWh to 54 gCO2/kWh |
| 3. France | +15.5% | 28 gCO2/kWh to 32 gCO2/kWh |
| 4. Netherlands | +12.4% | 225 gCO2/kWh to 253 gCO2/kWh |
| 5. Spain | +12.0% | 133 gCO2/kWh to 149 gCO2/kWh |
Cleanest and Dirtiest Grids, July 2026
large reporters, gCO2/kWhLowest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sweden | 24 gCO2/kWh | 9.94 TWh generated |
| 2. Norway | 30 gCO2/kWh | 10.0 TWh generated |
| 3. France | 32 gCO2/kWh | 42.3 TWh generated |
| 4. Finland | 47 gCO2/kWh | 5.79 TWh generated |
| 5. Austria | 54 gCO2/kWh | 5.10 TWh generated |
| 6. New Zealand | 57 gCO2/kWh | 3.81 TWh generated |
| 7. Denmark | 98 gCO2/kWh | 3.03 TWh generated |
| 8. Brazil | 106 gCO2/kWh | 62.3 TWh generated |
Highest carbon intensity
| Country | Carbon intensity | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bangladesh | 765 gCO2/kWh | 8.93 TWh generated |
| 2. South Africa | 736 gCO2/kWh | 19.4 TWh generated |
| 3. Taiwan | 644 gCO2/kWh | 27.5 TWh generated |
| 4. India | 595 gCO2/kWh | 185 TWh generated |
| 5. Poland | 572 gCO2/kWh | 13.1 TWh generated |
| 6. Australia | 565 gCO2/kWh | 22.0 TWh generated |
| 7. China | 533 gCO2/kWh | 1,026 TWh generated |
| 8. Mexico | 491 gCO2/kWh | 35.3 TWh generated |
Largest Reporters by Demand, July 2026
| Country | Demand | On July 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | 1,024 TWh | +1.4% |
| 2. United States | 469 TWh | +2.7% |
| 3. India | 185 TWh | +9.4% |
| 4. Japan | 85.2 TWh | -5.2% |
| 5. Russia | 84.9 TWh | -3.5% |
| 6. Brazil | 62.3 TWh | +1.8% |
| 7. South Korea | 56.2 TWh | -0.6% |
| 8. Germany | 42.3 TWh | +5.9% |
How This Month Is Measured
- Coverage. 56 countries reported July 2026. 56 of them also have July 2025, and those 56 are the like for like set behind every figure above. Together they made up 82% 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 2026. Ember monthly statistics.