Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey
Turkey: Electricity generation from fossil fuels was 200.79 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey is 200.79 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey peaked at 211.81 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.03 terawatt-hours, in 1988.
That places Turkey 14th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, 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 | 25.74 terawatt-hours | 19.03 terawatt-hours | 34.04 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 51.73 terawatt-hours | 34.31 terawatt-hours | 81.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 122.23 terawatt-hours | 93.22 terawatt-hours | 163.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.57 terawatt-hours | 155.46 terawatt-hours | 210.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 190.75 terawatt-hours | 174.67 terawatt-hours | 211.81 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More energy & mining data for Turkey
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 55.02 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey was 200.79 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 211.81 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.03 terawatt-hours in 1988.
- How does Turkey rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Turkey ranks 14th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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 generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.