Electricity generation in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Electricity generation was 292.31 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
292.31 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
17th
of 214 countries
All-time high
398.35 terawatt-hours
in 2005
All-time low
3.89 terawatt-hours
in 1920
Years of data
106
1920–2025
Electricity generation in United Kingdom, 1920–2025
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 United Kingdom is 292.31 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation in United Kingdom peaked at 398.35 terawatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.89 terawatt-hours, in 1920.
United Kingdom ranks 17th 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.
Electricity generation in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 3.89 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1921 | 4.54 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 1922 | 5.29 terawatt-hours | +16.5% |
| 1923 | 6.02 terawatt-hours | +13.9% |
| 1924 | 6.62 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 1925 | 6.99 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 1926 | 8.45 terawatt-hours | +20.9% |
| 1927 | 9.32 terawatt-hours | +10.3% |
| 1928 | 10.4 terawatt-hours | +11.6% |
| 1929 | 10.92 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 1930 | 11.42 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 1931 | 12.25 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1932 | 13.56 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 1933 | 15.46 terawatt-hours | +14.0% |
| 1934 | 17.57 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 1935 | 20.22 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 1936 | 22.91 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 1937 | 24.37 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1938 | 26.41 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 1939 | 28.77 terawatt-hours | +9.0% |
| 1940 | 32.36 terawatt-hours | +12.5% |
| 1941 | 35.65 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 1942 | 36.95 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 1943 | 38.36 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1944 | 37.28 terawatt-hours | -2.8% |
| 1945 | 41.25 terawatt-hours | +10.6% |
| 1946 | 42.58 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 1947 | 46.03 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 1948 | 48.6 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 1949 | 54.52 terawatt-hours | +12.2% |
| 1950 | 73.49 terawatt-hours | +34.8% |
| 1951 | 75.8 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 79.73 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1953 | 86.96 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1954 | 94.69 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 1955 | 101.8 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 1956 | 106.26 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 1957 | 113.98 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1958 | 121.96 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 1959 | 137.08 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
| 1960 | 146.1 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 1961 | 160.62 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 1962 | 173.83 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 182.98 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 196.18 terawatt-hours | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 202.72 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1966 | 209.53 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 223.49 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 238.78 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 248.94 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 256.34 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 263.48 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 281.8 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 272.89 terawatt-hours | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 271.74 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 276.64 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 283.02 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 287.62 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 299.79 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 284.87 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 277.68 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 272.73 terawatt-hours | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 277.42 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 282.42 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 297.5 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 298.09 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 301.07 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 302.11 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 308.82 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 314.58 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 319.75 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 322.88 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 321.04 terawatt-hours | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 323.11 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 326.56 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 337.42 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 350.87 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 350.67 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 362.71 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 368.15 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 377.06 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 384.77 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 387.24 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 398.21 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 393.92 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 398.35 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 397.27 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 396.81 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 388.96 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 376.76 terawatt-hours | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 382.06 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 367.97 terawatt-hours | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 363.87 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 358.28 terawatt-hours | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 338.08 terawatt-hours | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 338.87 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 339.18 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 338.22 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 333.76 terawatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 327.19 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 310.3 terawatt-hours | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 307.9 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 324.58 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 292.53 terawatt-hours | -9.9% |
| 2024 | 284.16 terawatt-hours | -2.9% |
| 2025 | 292.31 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 292.31 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 30.95 terawatt-hours, 9.4× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 292.31 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 36.62 terawatt-hours, 8.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7.24 terawatt-hours | 3.89 terawatt-hours | 10.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 19.29 terawatt-hours | 11.42 terawatt-hours | 28.77 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 41.36 terawatt-hours | 32.36 terawatt-hours | 54.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 99.18 terawatt-hours | 73.49 terawatt-hours | 137.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 198.32 terawatt-hours | 146.1 terawatt-hours | 248.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 277.82 terawatt-hours | 256.34 terawatt-hours | 299.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 293.24 terawatt-hours | 272.73 terawatt-hours | 314.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 338.32 terawatt-hours | 319.75 terawatt-hours | 368.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 389.94 terawatt-hours | 376.76 terawatt-hours | 398.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 348.75 terawatt-hours | 327.19 terawatt-hours | 382.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 301.96 terawatt-hours | 284.16 terawatt-hours | 324.58 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.3 % 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)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation in United Kingdom?
- Electricity generation in United Kingdom was 292.31 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 398.35 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- What is the lowest electricity generation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.89 terawatt-hours in 1920.
- How does United Kingdom rank for electricity generation?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.