Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data was 2,165 Gigawatt-hour in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom, 2008–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom is 2,165 Gigawatt-hour, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 226.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom peaked at 2,253 Gigawatt-hour in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Gigawatt-hour, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 534 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 2009 | 336 Gigawatt-hour | -37.1% |
| 2010 | 663 Gigawatt-hour | +97.3% |
| 2011 | 1,289 Gigawatt-hour | +94.4% |
| 2012 | 1,086 Gigawatt-hour | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 1,406 Gigawatt-hour | +29.5% |
| 2014 | 0 Gigawatt-hour | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1,809 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 2016 | 867 Gigawatt-hour | -52.1% |
| 2017 | 1,583 Gigawatt-hour | +82.5% |
| 2018 | 1,893 Gigawatt-hour | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 2,253 Gigawatt-hour | +19.0% |
| 2020 | 2,165 Gigawatt-hour | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 435 Gigawatt-hour | 336 Gigawatt-hour | 534 Gigawatt-hour | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,285 Gigawatt-hour | 0 Gigawatt-hour | 2,253 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,165 Gigawatt-hour | 2,165 Gigawatt-hour | 2,165 Gigawatt-hour | 1 |
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- Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity 24,556 Gigawatt-hour (2019)
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- Exports of natural gas by partner country 8,033 Million cubic metres (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom?
- Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data in United Kingdom was 2,165 Gigawatt-hour in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2,253 Gigawatt-hour in 2019.
- What is the lowest supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Gigawatt-hour in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 50 countries with data for 2020.
- Is supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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