Liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Liquid biofuels production capacities was 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
718.57 Thousand tonnes per year
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
5th
of 51 countries
All-time high
722.54 Thousand tonnes per year
in 2016
All-time low
0 Thousand tonnes per year
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2019
Liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes per year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom is 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 1,106.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom peaked at 722.54 Thousand tonnes per year in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand tonnes per year, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 51 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes per year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1991 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1992 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1993 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1994 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1995 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1996 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1997 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1998 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 1999 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2000 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2001 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2002 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2003 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2004 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2005 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2006 | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2007 | 55.3 Thousand tonnes per year | — |
| 2008 | 55.58 Thousand tonnes per year | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 59.55 Thousand tonnes per year | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 374.77 Thousand tonnes per year | +529.3% |
| 2011 | 374.77 Thousand tonnes per year | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 710.63 Thousand tonnes per year | +89.6% |
| 2013 | 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 714.6 Thousand tonnes per year | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 722.54 Thousand tonnes per year | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 722.54 Thousand tonnes per year | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year is above the median for high income countries, which is 40 Thousand tonnes per year, 18.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +529.3% | 59.55 Thousand tonnes per year | 374.77 Thousand tonnes per year |
| 2012 | +89.6% | 374.77 Thousand tonnes per year | 710.63 Thousand tonnes per year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.04 Thousand tonnes per year | 0 Thousand tonnes per year | 59.55 Thousand tonnes per year | 10 |
| 2010s | 649.41 Thousand tonnes per year | 374.77 Thousand tonnes per year | 722.54 Thousand tonnes per year | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 2 Germany 847 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 3 Poland 766.85 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 3 Poland 766.85 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 5 United Kingdom 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 7 Hungary 633 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 8 Netherlands 622 Thousand tonnes per year compare
- 8 Netherlands 622 Thousand tonnes per year compare
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom?
- Liquid biofuels production capacities in United Kingdom was 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest liquid biofuels production capacities recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 722.54 Thousand tonnes per year in 2016.
- What is the lowest liquid biofuels production capacities recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand tonnes per year in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for liquid biofuels production capacities?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 51 countries with data for 2019.
- Is liquid biofuels production capacities rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,106.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Liquid biofuels production capacities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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