Primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria
Algeria: Primary energy from solar and wind was 0.6592 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria stood at 0.6592 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 756.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria peaked at 0.694 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Algeria ranks 70th of 110 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2246 terawatt-hours | 0.0091 terawatt-hours | 0.625 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6744 terawatt-hours | 0.6592 terawatt-hours | 0.694 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
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 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Algeria was 0.6592 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.694 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Algeria rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Algeria ranks 70th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 756.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.