Biofuel energy production in Spain
Spain: Biofuel energy production was 20.32 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.32 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 17.5%
World rank
8th
of 24 countries
All-time high
25.12 terawatt-hours
in 2018
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1992
Years of data
34
1992–2025
Biofuel energy production in Spain, 1992–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, biofuel energy production in Spain stood at 20.32 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and up 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in Spain peaked at 25.12 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1992.
That places Spain 8th out of 24 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.
Biofuel energy production in Spain, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0.8513 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.849 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.48 terawatt-hours | +74.6% |
| 2003 | 2.09 terawatt-hours | +41.0% |
| 2004 | 2.55 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 3.41 terawatt-hours | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 3.04 terawatt-hours | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 4.26 terawatt-hours | +40.2% |
| 2008 | 4.35 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 10.47 terawatt-hours | +140.7% |
| 2010 | 11.73 terawatt-hours | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 9.74 terawatt-hours | -16.9% |
| 2012 | 7.08 terawatt-hours | -27.3% |
| 2013 | 8.57 terawatt-hours | +21.0% |
| 2014 | 11.83 terawatt-hours | +38.1% |
| 2015 | 12.88 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 13.85 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 21.54 terawatt-hours | +55.5% |
| 2018 | 25.12 terawatt-hours | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 24.22 terawatt-hours | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 20.76 terawatt-hours | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 19.14 terawatt-hours | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 19.18 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 17.37 terawatt-hours | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 17.3 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 20.32 terawatt-hours | +17.5% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 20.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.42 terawatt-hours, 1.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Spain's 20.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.16 terawatt-hours, 1.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.34 terawatt-hours | 0.849 terawatt-hours | 10.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.66 terawatt-hours | 7.08 terawatt-hours | 25.12 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.01 terawatt-hours | 17.3 terawatt-hours | 20.76 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in Spain?
- Biofuel energy production in Spain was 20.32 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 25.12 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1992.
- How does Spain rank for biofuel energy production?
- Spain ranks 8th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.