Gas production in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gas production was 299.32 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gas production in United Kingdom, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gas production in United Kingdom is 299.32 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas production in United Kingdom peaked at 1,135 terawatt-hours in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places United Kingdom 26th out of 220 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2101 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.6679 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.79 terawatt-hours | 0.8511 terawatt-hours | 56.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 307.85 terawatt-hours | 109.5 terawatt-hours | 396.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 403.02 terawatt-hours | 363.33 terawatt-hours | 457.14 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 735.62 terawatt-hours | 476.04 terawatt-hours | 1,037 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 927.03 terawatt-hours | 612.06 terawatt-hours | 1,135 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 421.72 terawatt-hours | 369.8 terawatt-hours | 579.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 342.69 terawatt-hours | 299.32 terawatt-hours | 395.71 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas production in United Kingdom?
- Gas production in United Kingdom was 299.32 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1,135 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- What is the lowest gas production recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gas production?
- United Kingdom ranks 26th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gas production rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.