Ireland vs North Macedonia: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels
Ireland
51.9%
in 2025
North Macedonia
52.8%
in 2025
Ireland rank
129th
North Macedonia rank
127th
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels over time
- Ireland
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 52.8% against 51.9% in Ireland, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 129th and North Macedonia ranks 127th of 213 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and North Macedonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95.1% | 86.6% | 8.5% | Ireland |
| 2000s | 92.1% | 82.5% | 9.6% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 74.5% | 72.5% | 2.0% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 56.9% | 66.1% | 9.2% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from fossil fuels, Ireland or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 52.8% against 51.9% in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from fossil fuels between Ireland and North Macedonia?
- 0.9%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and North Macedonia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and North Macedonia rank globally for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Ireland ranks 129th and North Macedonia ranks 127th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.