Electricity generation from renewables in Algeria
Algeria: Electricity generation from renewables was 1.03 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from renewables in Algeria, 1990–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from renewables in Algeria stood at 1.03 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 312.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from renewables in Algeria peaked at 1.03 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.05 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Algeria 123rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1967 terawatt-hours | 0.075 terawatt-hours | 0.353 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.226 terawatt-hours | 0.05 terawatt-hours | 0.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.476 terawatt-hours | 0.17 terawatt-hours | 0.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.898 terawatt-hours | 0.81 terawatt-hours | 1.03 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from renewables in Algeria?
- Electricity generation from renewables in Algeria was 1.03 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 from renewables recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.03 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from renewables recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Algeria rank for electricity generation from renewables?
- Algeria ranks 123rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from renewables rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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 from renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.