Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Russia
Russia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 729,607 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Russia, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Russia stood at 729,607.
The figure is up 15.1% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Russia peaked at 770,547 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 614,655, in 2001.
Russia ranks 4th of 224 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 619,949 | — |
| 2001 | 614,655 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 624,447 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 641,163 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 641,175 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 662,768 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 696,693 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 710,596 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 749,256 | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 690,432 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 737,751 | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 752,852 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 770,547 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 751,521 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 769,745 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 763,862 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 767,121 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 765,640 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 705,948 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 701,309 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 643,462 | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 634,104 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 729,607 | +15.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 729,607 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,156, 141.5× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Russia's 729,607 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,106, 65.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 665,113 | 614,655 | 749,256 | 10 |
| 2010s | 748,630 | 701,309 | 770,547 | 10 |
| 2020s | 669,058 | 634,104 | 729,607 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 1 China 5.71 million compare
- 2 United States 2.70 million compare
- 3 India 1.34 million compare
- 5 Japan 696,720 compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 405,949 compare
- 7 South Korea 383,851 compare
More energy & mining data for Russia
- 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 -0.605 % 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 0.0001 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 0.8% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Russia?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Russia was 729,607 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 770,547 in 2012.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 614,655 in 2001.
- How does Russia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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.