Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables was 1,495 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,495
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
90th
of 204 countries
All-time high
5,104
in 2007
All-time low
77.38
in 1921
Years of data
106
1920–2025
Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom, 1920–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 1,495 for per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom peaked at 5,104 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.38, in 1921.
United Kingdom ranks 90th of 204 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.
Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 85.33 | — |
| 1921 | 77.38 | -9.3% |
| 1922 | 90.77 | +17.3% |
| 1923 | 106.06 | +16.8% |
| 1924 | 121.33 | +14.4% |
| 1925 | 133.65 | +10.2% |
| 1926 | 141.31 | +5.7% |
| 1927 | 171.9 | +21.7% |
| 1928 | 190.01 | +10.5% |
| 1929 | 211.83 | +11.5% |
| 1930 | 215.6 | +1.8% |
| 1931 | 225.02 | +4.4% |
| 1932 | 239.98 | +6.6% |
| 1933 | 265.65 | +10.7% |
| 1934 | 302.88 | +14.0% |
| 1935 | 344.12 | +13.6% |
| 1936 | 396.45 | +15.2% |
| 1937 | 445.19 | +12.3% |
| 1938 | 471.91 | +6.0% |
| 1939 | 508.09 | +7.7% |
| 1940 | 551.91 | +8.6% |
| 1941 | 618.66 | +12.1% |
| 1942 | 677.21 | +9.5% |
| 1943 | 698.29 | +3.1% |
| 1944 | 722.29 | +3.4% |
| 1945 | 698.4 | -3.3% |
| 1946 | 771.14 | +10.4% |
| 1947 | 798.23 | +3.5% |
| 1948 | 854.49 | +7.0% |
| 1949 | 888.43 | +4.0% |
| 1950 | 990.95 | +11.5% |
| 1951 | 1,334 | +34.7% |
| 1952 | 1,367 | +2.5% |
| 1953 | 1,428 | +4.5% |
| 1954 | 1,543 | +8.0% |
| 1955 | 1,684 | +9.2% |
| 1956 | 1,808 | +7.3% |
| 1957 | 1,871 | +3.5% |
| 1958 | 1,998 | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 2,104 | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 2,361 | +12.2% |
| 1961 | 2,493 | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 2,704 | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 2,875 | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 2,973 | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 3,051 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 3,041 | -0.3% |
| 1967 | 3,065 | +0.8% |
| 1968 | 3,246 | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 3,475 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 3,680 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 3,765 | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 3,850 | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 4,154 | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 3,903 | -6.0% |
| 1975 | 3,930 | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 3,904 | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 3,950 | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 4,069 | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 4,250 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 4,026 | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 3,871 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 3,681 | -4.9% |
| 1983 | 3,643 | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 3,672 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 4,034 | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 4,129 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 4,232 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 4,148 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 4,098 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 4,328 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 4,293 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 4,122 | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 3,941 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 3,988 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 4,158 | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 4,297 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 4,198 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 4,342 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 4,477 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 4,777 | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 4,809 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 4,842 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 4,995 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 4,982 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 4,948 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 4,975 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 5,104 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 5,071 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 4,518 | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 4,662 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 4,154 | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 3,943 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 3,641 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 3,235 | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 2,832 | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 2,799 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,547 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 2,375 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 2,254 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 1,877 | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 2,059 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 2,084 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,693 | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 1,441 | -14.9% |
| 2025 | 1,495 | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 132.96 | 77.38 | 211.83 | 10 |
| 1930s | 341.49 | 215.6 | 508.09 | 10 |
| 1940s | 727.91 | 551.91 | 888.43 | 10 |
| 1950s | 1,613 | 990.95 | 2,104 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,928 | 2,361 | 3,475 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,945 | 3,680 | 4,250 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,953 | 3,643 | 4,232 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,214 | 3,941 | 4,477 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,902 | 4,518 | 5,104 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,244 | 2,254 | 4,662 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,775 | 1,441 | 2,084 | 6 |
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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)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom?
- Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables in United Kingdom was 1,495 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 5,104 in 2007.
- What is the lowest per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.38 in 1921.
- How does United Kingdom rank for per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables?
- United Kingdom ranks 90th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita electricity fossil nuclear renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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