Biofuel energy production in Thailand
Thailand: Biofuel energy production was 19.95 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel energy production in Thailand, 2004–2025
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 Thailand stood at 19.95 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in Thailand peaked at 27.66 terawatt-hours in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0344 terawatt-hours, in 2004.
That places Thailand 10th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.0344 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 0.6239 terawatt-hours | +1713.7% |
| 2006 | 0.967 terawatt-hours | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 1.67 terawatt-hours | +72.3% |
| 2008 | 6.04 terawatt-hours | +262.3% |
| 2009 | 7.44 terawatt-hours | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 9.7 terawatt-hours | +30.4% |
| 2011 | 10.69 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 14.64 terawatt-hours | +37.0% |
| 2013 | 18.71 terawatt-hours | +27.8% |
| 2014 | 20.92 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 22.57 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 20.26 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 22.43 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 24.55 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 27.46 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 27.66 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 24.48 terawatt-hours | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 22.38 terawatt-hours | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 24.56 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 2024 | 21.93 terawatt-hours | -10.7% |
| 2025 | 19.95 terawatt-hours | -9.1% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 19.95 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 19.95 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel energy production in Thailand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +1713.7% | 0.0344 terawatt-hours | 0.6239 terawatt-hours |
| 2008 | +262.3% | 1.67 terawatt-hours | 6.04 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.79 terawatt-hours | 0.0344 terawatt-hours | 7.44 terawatt-hours | 6 |
| 2010s | 19.19 terawatt-hours | 9.7 terawatt-hours | 27.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.49 terawatt-hours | 19.95 terawatt-hours | 27.66 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in Thailand?
- Biofuel energy production in Thailand was 19.95 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 27.66 terawatt-hours in 2020.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0344 terawatt-hours in 2004.
- How does Thailand rank for biofuel energy production?
- Thailand ranks 10th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.