Renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria
Algeria: Renewable electricity generation by source was 0.02 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria, 1990–2024
Source: Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria is 0.02 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria peaked at 0.03 terawatt-hours in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Algeria 98th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.008 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.014 terawatt-hours | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 0.02 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria?
- Renewable electricity generation by source in Algeria was 0.02 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.03 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generation by source recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Algeria rank for renewable electricity generation by source?
- Algeria ranks 98th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Pinto et al. (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.