Electricity generation in Indonesia
Indonesia: Electricity generation was 371.54 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation in Indonesia, 1985–2024
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 in Indonesia is 371.54 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation in Indonesia peaked at 371.54 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.37 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Indonesia ranks 13th of 214 countries on this measure, 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 | 21.76 terawatt-hours | 16.37 terawatt-hours | 28.49 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 54.15 terawatt-hours | 33.11 terawatt-hours | 83.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.75 terawatt-hours | 98.04 terawatt-hours | 162.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 238.7 terawatt-hours | 177.56 terawatt-hours | 295.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.37 terawatt-hours | 291.82 terawatt-hours | 371.54 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More energy & mining data for Indonesia
- Fuel imports 15.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 9.2% (2025)
- Gas production 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation in Indonesia?
- Electricity generation in Indonesia was 371.54 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 371.54 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.37 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Indonesia rank for electricity generation?
- Indonesia ranks 13th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total electricity generated in each country or region, measured in terawatt-hours.