Electricity production by source in Romania
Romania: Electricity production by source was 15.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Romania, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production by source in Romania is 15.0%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 489.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Romania peaked at 16.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Romania 53rd out of 208 countries with data for 2021, 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.1% | 0.7% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.8% | 15.0% | 16.5% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Romania?
- Electricity production by source in Romania was 15.0% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 16.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Romania rank for electricity production by source?
- Romania ranks 53rd out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 489.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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