Electricity generation in Iran
Iran: Electricity generation was 395.78 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation in Iran, 1985–2025
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 Iran is 395.78 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation in Iran peaked at 395.79 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 38.91 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Iran 12th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 44.91 terawatt-hours | 38.91 terawatt-hours | 51.43 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 82.69 terawatt-hours | 57.66 terawatt-hours | 110.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 170.55 terawatt-hours | 119.35 terawatt-hours | 221.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.73 terawatt-hours | 235.59 terawatt-hours | 318.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 372.38 terawatt-hours | 337.21 terawatt-hours | 395.79 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation in Iran?
- Electricity generation in Iran was 395.78 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 395.79 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.91 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Iran rank for electricity generation?
- Iran ranks 12th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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Total electricity generated in each country or region, measured in terawatt-hours.