Electricity production by source in Ukraine
Ukraine: Electricity production by source was 5.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine is 5.5%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 28.8% on the previous year and up 4,107.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Ukraine peaked at 7.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.1%, in 1996.
That places Ukraine 107th 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 | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.6% | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Ukraine
- Fuel imports 12.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.2% (2024)
- Gas production 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 0.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Ukraine?
- Electricity production by source in Ukraine was 5.5% 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 7.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1% in 1996.
- How does Ukraine rank for electricity production by source?
- Ukraine ranks 107th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,107.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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