Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 811.26 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom is 811.26, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 160.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 811.26 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 49.38, in 2000.
That places United Kingdom 43rd out of 219 countries with data for 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 | 49.38 | 132.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 426.27 | 152.79 | 695.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 755.88 | 705.57 | 811.26 | 4 |
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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)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 49.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in United Kingdom was 811.26 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 811.26 in 2023.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.38 in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 43rd out of 219 countries with data for 2023.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.8%. 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 Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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