Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR
GBR: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 14.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR is 14.1%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR peaked at 14.1% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1990.
GBR ranks 13th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.2% | 3.2% | 11.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.7% | 11.0% | 14.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near GBR
More energy & mining data for GBR
- 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 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in GBR was 14.1% in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in GBR?
- The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in GBR?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1990.
- How does GBR rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- GBR ranks 13th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in GBR?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this GBR data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from bioenergy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.