Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Poland
Poland: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 140,362 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Poland, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Poland is 140,362, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Poland peaked at 157,619 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 128,408, in 2020.
That places Poland 20th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150,655 | — |
| 2001 | 150,753 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 149,469 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 157,619 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 149,036 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 151,167 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 156,115 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 153,062 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 148,017 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 142,383 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 146,073 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 149,845 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 144,721 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 146,810 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 138,473 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 141,467 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 143,066 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 145,494 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 147,442 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 137,018 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 128,408 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 147,638 | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 140,362 | -4.9% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 140,362 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,156, 27.2× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Poland's 140,362 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,106, 12.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150,828 | 142,383 | 157,619 | 10 |
| 2010s | 144,041 | 137,018 | 149,845 | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,803 | 128,408 | 147,638 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More energy & mining data for Poland
- 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 2.92 % 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 6.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Poland?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Poland was 140,362 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 157,619 in 2003.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,408 in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Poland ranks 20th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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.