North Macedonia Electricity Mix
North Macedonia generated 47.2% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 441 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in North Macedonia comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 47.2% of the electricity generated in North Macedonia in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 17.2% in 2000. That ranks North Macedonia 75th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Coal is the largest source of electricity in North Macedonia, at 30.6% of generation, followed by solar at 23.8% and hydro at 19.9%. Fossil fuels together supplied 52.8%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in North Macedonia emitted about 441 grams of CO₂ in 2025, close to the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 4,414 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 North Macedonia compares
Countries closest to North Macedonia when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of North Macedonia.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Ireland | 48.1% | 48.1% | 257 |
| 74 | Myanmar | 47.9% | 47.9% | 503 |
| 75 | North Macedonia | 47.2% | 47.2% | 441 |
| 76 | Romania | 47.0% | 67.5% | 251 |
| 77 | Faroe Islands | 46.9% | 46.9% | 347 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in North Macedonia is renewable?
47.2% in 2025. That is up from 17.2% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 47.2% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in North Macedonia?
Coal is the largest source of electricity in North Macedonia, at 30.6% of generation, followed by solar at 23.8% and hydro at 19.9%.
How clean is electricity in North Macedonia?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 441 grams of CO₂ in 2025, close to the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in North Macedonia?
The renewable share has risen by 30.0 percentage points, from 17.2% in 2000 to 47.2% 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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