Share of electricity generation from gas in Brazil
Brazil: Share of electricity generation from gas was 7.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from gas in Brazil, 1985–2025
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 gas in Brazil is 7.3%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from gas in Brazil peaked at 13.7% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
That places Brazil 91st out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 4.7% | 13.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 5.4% | 13.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from gas in Brazil?
- Share of electricity generation from gas in Brazil was 7.3% 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 gas recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 13.7% in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from gas recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Brazil rank for share of electricity generation from gas?
- Brazil ranks 91st out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from gas rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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 gas. 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.