Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India
India: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels was 73.3% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India stood at 73.3%.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India peaked at 85.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 69.8%, in 1985.
India ranks 91st of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.4% | 69.8% | 75.7% | 5 |
| 1990s | 79.1% | 74.7% | 82.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.6% | 80.0% | 85.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 81.5% | 79.6% | 82.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.2% | 73.3% | 78.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 90 Mexico 74.1% compare
- 92 Equatorial Guinea 73.2% compare
- 93 New Caledonia 73.1% compare
- 94 Cyprus 72.3% compare
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India?
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in India was 73.3% 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 fossil fuels recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 85.5% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.8% in 1985.
- How does India rank for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- India ranks 91st out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this India 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 fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.