Share of electricity generation from gas in Spain
Spain: Share of electricity generation from gas was 21.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from gas in Spain, 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 Spain is 21.6%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from gas in Spain peaked at 39.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 1993.
That places Spain 64th 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 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 3.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.3% | 9.1% | 39.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.8% | 17.2% | 31.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.4% | 18.6% | 30.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from gas in Spain?
- Share of electricity generation from gas in Spain was 21.6% 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 39.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from gas recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 1993.
- How does Spain rank for share of electricity generation from gas?
- Spain ranks 64th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from gas rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.