Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Brazil
Brazil: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 61,752 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Brazil, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Brazil is 61,752, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 51.2% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Brazil peaked at 140,573 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 27,563, in 2000.
That places Brazil 37th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27,563 | — |
| 2001 | 34,043 | +23.5% |
| 2002 | 31,946 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 29,845 | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 38,637 | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 37,352 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 37,843 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 35,566 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 54,861 | +54.3% |
| 2009 | 34,564 | -37.0% |
| 2010 | 60,400 | +74.7% |
| 2011 | 46,967 | -22.2% |
| 2012 | 80,467 | +71.3% |
| 2013 | 117,218 | +45.7% |
| 2014 | 140,573 | +19.9% |
| 2015 | 133,177 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 94,619 | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 104,908 | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 88,304 | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 93,830 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 84,887 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 126,454 | +49.0% |
| 2022 | 61,752 | -51.2% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 61,752 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,083, 7.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 61,752 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,249, 49.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36,222 | 27,563 | 54,861 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,046 | 46,967 | 140,573 | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,031 | 61,752 | 126,454 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Brazil?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Brazil was 61,752 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 140,573 in 2014.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,563 in 2000.
- How does Brazil rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Brazil ranks 37th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.