Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia
Russia: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 6.48 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.48
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
46th
of 212 countries
All-time high
7.49
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia stood at 6.48.
The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 1,222.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia peaked at 7.49 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Russia ranks 46th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.007 | 0 | 0.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.424 | 0 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.97 | 3 | 7.49 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More energy & mining data for Russia
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 7.4% (2021)
- Gas production 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6,094 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 42,319 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 43.1% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 54.22 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Russia was 6.48 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.49 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Russia rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Russia ranks 46th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,222.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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