Electricity generation in Philippines
Philippines: Electricity generation was 123.12 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation in Philippines, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 123.12 terawatt-hours for electricity generation in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 49.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation in Philippines peaked at 124.17 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.97 terawatt-hours, in 1986.
That places Philippines 35th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 23.3 terawatt-hours | 20.97 terawatt-hours | 25.57 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 32.8 terawatt-hours | 25.65 terawatt-hours | 41.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.54 terawatt-hours | 45.3 terawatt-hours | 61.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 83.56 terawatt-hours | 67.73 terawatt-hours | 106.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 113.85 terawatt-hours | 101.75 terawatt-hours | 124.17 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 32 Iraq 149.73 terawatt-hours compare
- 33 Netherlands 134.96 terawatt-hours compare
- 34 Kazakhstan 123.69 terawatt-hours compare
- 36 Ukraine 111.51 terawatt-hours compare
- 37 Bangladesh 103.4 terawatt-hours compare
- 38 Algeria 96.36 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation in Philippines?
- Electricity generation in Philippines was 123.12 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 124.17 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.97 terawatt-hours in 1986.
- How does Philippines rank for electricity generation?
- Philippines ranks 35th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.