Electricity generation by source in Poland
Poland: Electricity generation by source was 0.24 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation by source in Poland, 1965–2025
Source: Ember (2026); Pinto et al. (2023); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation by source in Poland is 0.24 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Over the whole period, electricity generation by source in Poland peaked at 0.397 terawatt-hours in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Poland 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0478 terawatt-hours | 0.026 terawatt-hours | 0.084 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.1964 terawatt-hours | 0.059 terawatt-hours | 0.265 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2648 terawatt-hours | 0.094 terawatt-hours | 0.397 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.04 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.24 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation by source in Poland?
- Electricity generation by source in Poland was 0.24 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026); Pinto et al. (2023); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation by source recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.397 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- What is the lowest electricity generation by source recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Poland rank for electricity generation by source?
- Poland ranks 17th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Pinto et al. (2023); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.