OECD (EI) vs East Timor: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels
OECD (EI)
47.5%
in 2025
East Timor
100.0%
in 2024
OECD (EI) rank
2nd
East Timor rank
1st
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels over time
- OECD (EI)
- East Timor
How they compare
East Timor currently reports 100.0% against 47.5% in OECD (EI), a difference of 52.5%.
That makes East Timor's figure about 2.1 times OECD (EI)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, East Timor has been ahead every year.
OECD (EI) ranks 2nd and East Timor ranks 1st of 2 groups.
East Timor has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | OECD (EI) | East Timor | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.6% | 100.0% | 38.4% | East Timor |
| 2010s | 58.1% | 100.0% | 41.9% | East Timor |
| 2020s | 50.6% | 100.0% | 49.4% | East Timor |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from fossil fuels, OECD (EI) or East Timor?
- East Timor, at 100.0% against 47.5% in OECD (EI) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from fossil fuels between OECD (EI) and East Timor?
- 52.5%, with East Timor ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for OECD (EI) and East Timor?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do OECD (EI) and East Timor rank globally for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- OECD (EI) ranks 2nd and East Timor ranks 1st of 2 groups.
- 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.