Canada Electricity Mix
Canada generated 63.9% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 191 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Canada comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 63.9% of the electricity generated in Canada in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 60.6% in 2000. That ranks Canada 52nd of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Canada, at 52.8% of generation, followed by gas at 17.8% and nuclear at 13.1%. Fossil fuels together supplied 23.0% and nuclear 13.1%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Canada emitted about 191 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 58% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 1,907 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How Canada compares
Countries closest to Canada when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Canada.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Chile | 66.4% | 66.4% | 289 |
| 51 | French Guiana | 65.3% | 65.3% | 245 |
| 52 | Canada | 63.9% | 77.0% | 191 |
| 53 | Peru | 63.6% | 63.6% | 238 |
| 54 | Fiji | 63.5% | 63.5% | 278 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Canada is renewable?
63.9% in 2025. That is up from 60.6% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 77.0% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Canada?
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Canada, at 52.8% of generation, followed by gas at 17.8% and nuclear at 13.1%.
How clean is electricity in Canada?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 191 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 58% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Canada?
The renewable share has risen by 3.3 percentage points, from 60.6% in 2000 to 63.9% in 2025.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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