Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia
Indonesia: Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia stood at 304.33 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia peaked at 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.6 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Indonesia 9th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.14 terawatt-hours | 13.6 terawatt-hours | 22.21 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 43.68 terawatt-hours | 25.49 terawatt-hours | 69.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 107.26 terawatt-hours | 78.44 terawatt-hours | 136.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.81 terawatt-hours | 142.93 terawatt-hours | 247.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 269.99 terawatt-hours | 238.93 terawatt-hours | 304.33 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More energy & mining data for Indonesia
- Fuel imports 15.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 9.2% (2025)
- Gas production 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia?
- Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.6 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Indonesia rank for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Indonesia ranks 9th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.