Share of electricity generation from oil in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of electricity generation from oil was 4.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in United Kingdom, 1920–2025
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 oil in United Kingdom is 4.4%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and up 57.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in United Kingdom peaked at 34.6% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1943.
That places United Kingdom 109th out of 208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.4% | 0.4% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.4% | 10.8% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.7% | 16.7% | 31.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.8% | 8.2% | 34.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.6% | 3.5% | 11.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 2.8% | 4.4% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from oil in United Kingdom?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in United Kingdom was 4.4% 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 34.6% in 1984.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1943.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- United Kingdom ranks 109th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.