Elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Elec fossil nuclear renewables was 104.01 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
104.01
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
26th
of 208 countries
All-time high
314.53
in 2008
All-time low
3.6
in 1921
Years of data
106
1920–2025
Elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom, 1920–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom stood at 104.01.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom peaked at 314.53 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.6, in 1921.
That places United Kingdom 26th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6.14 | 3.6 | 9.73 | 10 |
| 1930s | 16.07 | 9.91 | 24.33 | 10 |
| 1940s | 35.71 | 26.55 | 44.29 | 10 |
| 1950s | 82.65 | 49.67 | 109.91 | 10 |
| 1960s | 158.74 | 124.04 | 192.69 | 10 |
| 1970s | 221.38 | 204.83 | 238.94 | 10 |
| 1980s | 223.85 | 205.19 | 240.72 | 10 |
| 1990s | 244.82 | 228.04 | 263.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 296.87 | 282.09 | 314.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 210.25 | 151.27 | 293.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 121.3 | 99.65 | 142.12 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 23 United Arab Emirates 121.01 compare
- 24 Poland 118.67 compare
- 25 Kazakhstan 105.31 compare
- 27 Bangladesh 101.19 compare
- 28 Algeria 95.33 compare
- 29 Philippines 94.42 compare
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom?
- Elec fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom was 104.01 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elec fossil nuclear renewables recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 314.53 in 2008.
- What is the lowest elec fossil nuclear renewables recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 in 1921.
- How does United Kingdom rank for elec fossil nuclear renewables?
- United Kingdom ranks 26th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elec fossil nuclear renewables rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Elec fossil nuclear renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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