Electricity generation from renewables in Venezuela
Venezuela: Electricity generation from renewables was 73.03 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from renewables in Venezuela, 1971–2024
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 from renewables in Venezuela is 73.03 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.3% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from renewables in Venezuela peaked at 86.84 terawatt-hours in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5.39 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Venezuela 20th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.28 terawatt-hours | 5.39 terawatt-hours | 14.24 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 23.13 terawatt-hours | 14.59 terawatt-hours | 34.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.86 terawatt-hours | 36.98 terawatt-hours | 60.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.81 terawatt-hours | 59.53 terawatt-hours | 86.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.71 terawatt-hours | 49.71 terawatt-hours | 83.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.17 terawatt-hours | 62.54 terawatt-hours | 73.03 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Venezuela
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2013)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2013)
- Ores and metals exports 0.4% (2013)
- Gas production 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 97.7% (2013)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from renewables in Venezuela?
- Electricity generation from renewables in Venezuela was 73.03 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 86.84 terawatt-hours in 2008.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from renewables recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.39 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Venezuela rank for electricity generation from renewables?
- Venezuela ranks 20th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from renewables rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.