Ranking · Trade · 45 countries · data 2025
Countries that export the most electricity
France ranks first with 93.32 TWh, ahead of Laos (36.7 TWh) and Sweden (33.6 TWh). 45 countries ranked, latest data 2025.
Net exporters sell more electricity to neighbours than they buy. France (nuclear), Sweden and Norway (hydro and wind), Canada (hydro) and Paraguay (the Itaipú and Yacyretá dams) are the classic examples.
Ranking rule. Only countries with a reported value for 2020 or later are ranked. Only countries whose exports exceed imports are listed.
Full ranking
| # | Country | Continent | Net exports (TWh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Europe | 93.32 | 2025 |
| 2 | Laos | Asia | 36.7 | 2024 |
| 3 | Sweden | Europe | 33.6 | 2025 |
| 4 | Norway | Europe | 23.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | China | Asia | 19.46 | 2025 |
| 6 | Russia | Europe | 16.68 | 2025 |
| 7 | Paraguay | South America | 15.7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Netherlands | Europe | 13.85 | 2025 |
| 9 | Spain | Europe | 12.79 | 2025 |
| 10 | Turkmenistan | Asia | 9 | 2024 |
| 11 | Czechia | Europe | 7.46 | 2025 |
| 12 | Canada | North America | 6.8 | 2025 |
| 13 | Israel | Asia | 6.4 | 2025 |
| 14 | South Africa | Africa | 5.92 | 2025 |
| 15 | Tajikistan | Asia | 5.2 | 2025 |
| 16 | Mozambique | Africa | 3.3 | 2024 |
| 17 | Zambia | Africa | 3.12 | 2024 |
| 18 | Greece | Europe | 2.71 | 2025 |
| 19 | Algeria | Africa | 2.52 | 2024 |
| 20 | Ghana | Africa | 2.44 | 2024 |
| 21 | Ethiopia | Africa | 2.35 | 2025 |
| 21 | Slovakia | Europe | 2.35 | 2025 |
| 23 | Nigeria | Africa | 2.3 | 2025 |
| 24 | Türkiye | Asia | 1.93 | 2025 |
| 25 | Armenia | Asia | 1.58 | 2025 |
| 26 | Bulgaria | Europe | 1.43 | 2025 |
| 27 | Egypt | Africa | 1.4 | 2025 |
| 28 | Malaysia | Asia | 1.18 | 2025 |
| 29 | Azerbaijan | Asia | 0.92 | 2025 |
| 30 | Belarus | Europe | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 31 | Côte d'Ivoire | Africa | 0.73 | 2024 |
| 32 | Syria | Asia | 0.6 | 2024 |
| 33 | Slovenia | Europe | 0.53 | 2025 |
| 34 | Mali | Africa | 0.5 | 2024 |
| 35 | Uganda | Africa | 0.44 | 2024 |
| 36 | Costa Rica | North America | 0.36 | 2025 |
| 37 | Mexico | North America | 0.31 | 2025 |
| 38 | United Arab Emirates | Asia | 0.24 | 2024 |
| 39 | El Salvador | North America | 0.19 | 2025 |
| 40 | Iran | Asia | 0.18 | 2025 |
| 41 | Panama | North America | 0.14 | 2024 |
| 42 | Nepal | Asia | 0.1 | 2024 |
| 43 | Republic of the Congo | Africa | 0.08 | 2024 |
| 44 | Saudi Arabia | Asia | 0.05 | 2024 |
| 45 | Malawi | Africa | 0.02 | 2024 |
Leaders by continent
Africa
- South Africa5.92 TWh
- Mozambique3.3 TWh
- Zambia3.12 TWh
Asia
- Laos36.7 TWh
- China19.46 TWh
- Turkmenistan9 TWh
North America
- Canada6.8 TWh
- Costa Rica0.36 TWh
- Mexico0.31 TWh
South America
- Paraguay15.7 TWh
Net exports: frequently asked questions
Which country has the highest net exports?
France, at 93.32 TWh (2025). The rest of the top five: Laos 36.7 TWh, Sweden 33.6 TWh, Norway 23.1 TWh, and China 19.46 TWh.
Which continent leads on net exports?
Europe (27.71 TWh) leads among continents, while Asia (−20.65 TWh) trails. Continental leaders: Africa: South Africa; Asia: Laos; Europe: France; North America: Canada; South America: Paraguay.
What does “Net exports” measure?
Electricity exports minus imports in a year, in TWh. Only countries with a reported value for 2020 or later are ranked. Only countries whose exports exceed imports are listed.
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Sources & references
- Our World in Data: Energy dataset (CC BY 4.0) — compiled from the sources below
- Ember: Yearly Electricity Data — generation, shares, carbon intensity
- Energy Institute: Statistical Review of World Energy — primary energy, fossil production
- U.S. Energy Information Administration: International Energy Data — gap-filling for smaller countries