Share of electricity generation from oil in India
India: Share of electricity generation from oil was 0.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil 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 oil in India stood at 0.2%.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in India peaked at 6.4% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2019.
India ranks 179th of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.4% | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.3% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6 |
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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 oil in India?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in India was 0.2% 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 oil recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1985.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2019.
- How does India rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- India ranks 179th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.