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NaN% of global electricity is generated from Net Imports

NaN % Share of global electricity
[ 24, 820 ] gCO2eq/kWh Carbon Intensity

Trade as an energy source refers to the exchange of energy resources between nations as part of international commerce. This can include fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, as well as low-carbon sources such as nuclear, wind, and solar power. International trade in energy is crucial for the functioning of energy markets and for energy security as it enables countries to access diverse energy sources and technologies. Energy trade also supports the global transition towards cleaner, sustainable energy systems by allowing nations to invest in and purchase green energy sources that are low in carbon emissions and environmentally friendly. For instance, a country with little capacity for wind energy generation might import wind-generated electricity from a neighboring country where wind resources are abundant. Through trade, nations can help each other achieve their energy needs while promoting the use of low-carbon, clean, and sustainable energy sources.

Country/Region Watts / person % TWh
Luxembourg 1005.3 W 83.3% 5.6 TWh
Macao SAR China 862.9 W 89.8% 5.2 TWh
Lithuania 355.2 W 67.5% 8.7 TWh
Finland 259.4 W 14.7% 12.6 TWh
Hong Kong SAR China 191.3 W 26.3% 12.6 TWh
Moldova 157.0 W 43.9% 4.2 TWh
Suriname 149.0 W 28.4% 0.8 TWh
Hungary 142.6 W 25.5% 12.1 TWh
Latvia 141.3 W 31.4% 2.3 TWh
Malta 138.7 W 22.1% 0.6 TWh
Palestinian Territories 138.1 W 87.8% 6.2 TWh
Croatia 136.4 W 25.6% 4.8 TWh
Austria 114.0 W 12.1% 8.9 TWh
Portugal 102.6 W 16.5% 9.3 TWh
Belize 99.9 W 35.4% 0.3 TWh
Namibia 98.8 W 58.2% 2.2 TWh
North Macedonia 93.4 W 19.7% 1.7 TWh
Eswatini 88.1 W 55.4% 0.9 TWh
Italy 82.7 W 13.3% 42.9 TWh
Estonia 81.6 W 10.2% 0.9 TWh
Botswana 81.1 W 45.7% 1.8 TWh
Slovenia 69.5 W 8.9% 1.3 TWh
Mongolia 55.6 W 18.3% 1.6 TWh
Djibouti 54.7 W 89.8% 0.5 TWh
Serbia 51.8 W 8.4% 3.3 TWh
Thailand 49.6 W 14.0% 31.1 TWh
Georgia 49.2 W 10.2% 1.6 TWh
Iraq 48.8 W 16.1% 18.6 TWh
Switzerland 38.6 W 4.5% 2.9 TWh
Greece 37.9 W 6.2% 3.5 TWh
Denmark 34.3 W 4.9% 1.8 TWh
Argentina 29.8 W 7.6% 11.8 TWh
Gabon 26.8 W 19.4% 0.6 TWh
Lesotho 26.5 W 51.5% 0.5 TWh
Slovakia 25.6 W 4.4% 1.2 TWh
France 25.4 W 3.0% 14.4 TWh
Cambodia 24.8 W 29.3% 3.6 TWh
Libya 22.9 W 4.0% 1.4 TWh
Nicaragua 22.7 W 22.7% 1.4 TWh
Bahrain 15.6 W 0.6% 0.2 TWh
Afghanistan 15.3 W 86.6% 5.4 TWh
United States 14.0 W 1.0% 41.2 TWh
Zimbabwe 12.5 W 17.9% 1.8 TWh
Uruguay 12.3 W 2.5% 0.4 TWh
Brazil 12.3 W 3.3% 23.1 TWh
El Salvador 11.9 W 8.0% 0.7 TWh
Togo 10.7 W 56.3% 0.8 TWh
Nepal 10.5 W 31.2% 2.8 TWh
Uzbekistan 8.4 W 4.1% 2.5 TWh
Romania 7.4 W 2.2% 1.3 TWh
Ireland 6.2 W 0.8% 0.3 TWh
Benin 5.6 W 72.7% 0.6 TWh
Burkina Faso 5.5 W 37.7% 1.1 TWh
Niger 5.2 W 72.0% 1.2 TWh
Bangladesh 5.1 W 8.2% 7.6 TWh
Mauritania 4.9 W 9.6% 0.2 TWh
EU 3.9 W 0.5% 15.1 TWh
Turkey 3.4 W 0.8% 2.5 TWh
Morocco 3.0 W 2.3% 1.0 TWh
Senegal 2.4 W 6.0% 0.4 TWh
Mexico 2.2 W 0.7% 2.4 TWh
Lebanon 1.8 W 0.4% 0.1 TWh
Vietnam 1.8 W 0.6% 1.5 TWh
Jordan 1.3 W 0.6% 0.1 TWh
Colombia 1.0 W 0.5% 0.5 TWh
Burundi 0.9 W 21.7% 0.1 TWh
Kyrgyzstan 0.9 W 0.3% 0.1 TWh
Indonesia 0.4 W 0.3% 1.0 TWh
Kenya 0.3 W 1.1% 0.1 TWh
Rwanda 0.3 W 3.4% 0.0 TWh
Pakistan 0.3 W 0.3% 0.5 TWh
Congo - Kinshasa 0.2 W 1.7% 0.2 TWh
Tanzania 0.2 W 1.4% 0.1 TWh
Peru 0.1 W 0.1% 0.0 TWh
Cameroon 0.1 W 0.2% 0.0 TWh