Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country was 3,385 Gigawatt-hour in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
3,385 Gigawatt-hour
Change on year
up 52.2%
World rank
35th
of 51 countries
All-time high
4,482 Gigawatt-hour
in 2010
All-time low
0 Gigawatt-hour
in 1994
Years of data
30
1990–2019
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 3,385 Gigawatt-hour, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.2% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 4,482 Gigawatt-hour in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Gigawatt-hour, in 1994.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 35th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 15 Gigawatt-hour | -68.1% |
| 1992 | 31 Gigawatt-hour | +106.7% |
| 1993 | 5 Gigawatt-hour | -83.9% |
| 1994 | 0 Gigawatt-hour | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 23 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1996 | 37 Gigawatt-hour | +60.9% |
| 1997 | 41 Gigawatt-hour | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 131 Gigawatt-hour | +219.5% |
| 1999 | 263 Gigawatt-hour | +100.8% |
| 2000 | 134 Gigawatt-hour | -49.0% |
| 2001 | 264 Gigawatt-hour | +97.0% |
| 2002 | 768 Gigawatt-hour | +190.9% |
| 2003 | 2,959 Gigawatt-hour | +285.3% |
| 2004 | 2,294 Gigawatt-hour | -22.5% |
| 2005 | 2,839 Gigawatt-hour | +23.8% |
| 2006 | 2,765 Gigawatt-hour | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 3,398 Gigawatt-hour | +22.9% |
| 2008 | 1,271 Gigawatt-hour | -62.6% |
| 2009 | 3,748 Gigawatt-hour | +194.9% |
| 2010 | 4,482 Gigawatt-hour | +19.6% |
| 2011 | 2,467 Gigawatt-hour | -45.0% |
| 2012 | 1,911 Gigawatt-hour | -22.5% |
| 2013 | 3,101 Gigawatt-hour | +62.3% |
| 2014 | 2,723 Gigawatt-hour | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 1,855 Gigawatt-hour | -31.9% |
| 2016 | 2,273 Gigawatt-hour | +22.5% |
| 2017 | 3,407 Gigawatt-hour | +49.9% |
| 2018 | 2,225 Gigawatt-hour | -34.7% |
| 2019 | 3,385 Gigawatt-hour | +52.2% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3,385 Gigawatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,662 Gigawatt-hour, 51% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3,385 Gigawatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,652 Gigawatt-hour, 39% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.3 Gigawatt-hour | 0 Gigawatt-hour | 263 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,044 Gigawatt-hour | 134 Gigawatt-hour | 3,748 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,783 Gigawatt-hour | 1,855 Gigawatt-hour | 4,482 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 3,385 Gigawatt-hour in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,482 Gigawatt-hour in 2010.
- What is the lowest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Gigawatt-hour in 1994.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 35th out of 51 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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