Biofuel energy production in Indonesia
Indonesia: Biofuel energy production was 143.12 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel energy production in Indonesia, 2005–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded 143.12 terawatt-hours for biofuel energy production in 2025. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and up 865.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in Indonesia peaked at 143.12 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.1028 terawatt-hours, in 2005.
Indonesia ranks 3rd of 24 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biofuel energy production in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.1028 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0.5139 terawatt-hours | +400.0% |
| 2007 | 2.53 terawatt-hours | +391.4% |
| 2008 | 5.15 terawatt-hours | +103.8% |
| 2009 | 1.75 terawatt-hours | -66.0% |
| 2010 | 2.24 terawatt-hours | +28.0% |
| 2011 | 16.59 terawatt-hours | +640.6% |
| 2012 | 20.32 terawatt-hours | +22.5% |
| 2013 | 25.66 terawatt-hours | +26.3% |
| 2014 | 36.32 terawatt-hours | +41.6% |
| 2015 | 14.82 terawatt-hours | -59.2% |
| 2016 | 33.43 terawatt-hours | +125.6% |
| 2017 | 31.23 terawatt-hours | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 56.4 terawatt-hours | +80.6% |
| 2019 | 76.8 terawatt-hours | +36.2% |
| 2020 | 78.59 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 93.63 terawatt-hours | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 108.22 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 120.25 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 127.37 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2025 | 143.12 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 143.12 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 7.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 143.12 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 7.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel energy production in Indonesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +640.6% | 2.24 terawatt-hours | 16.59 terawatt-hours |
| 2006 | +400.0% | 0.1028 terawatt-hours | 0.5139 terawatt-hours |
| 2007 | +391.4% | 0.5139 terawatt-hours | 2.53 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.01 terawatt-hours | 0.1028 terawatt-hours | 5.15 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2010s | 31.38 terawatt-hours | 2.24 terawatt-hours | 76.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.86 terawatt-hours | 78.59 terawatt-hours | 143.12 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in Indonesia?
- Biofuel energy production in Indonesia was 143.12 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest biofuel energy production recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 143.12 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1028 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- How does Indonesia rank for biofuel energy production?
- Indonesia ranks 3rd out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 865.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Biofuel energy production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel. Volumes have been adjusted for energy content.