Share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia
Indonesia: Share of electricity generation from oil was 1.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia stood at 1.9%.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 80.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia peaked at 40.2% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2022.
Indonesia ranks 136th of 208 countries on this measure, 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 | 38.1% | 36.6% | 40.2% | 5 |
| 1990s | 24.6% | 11.7% | 37.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.6% | 12.4% | 27.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.1% | 3.6% | 21.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More energy & mining data for Indonesia
- Fuel imports 15.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 9.2% (2025)
- Gas production 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 718.17 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,514 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in Indonesia was 1.9% in 2024, 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.2% in 1985.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2022.
- How does Indonesia rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- Indonesia ranks 136th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.