Biofuel energy production in United States
United States: Biofuel energy production was 518.6 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
518.6 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
1st
of 24 countries
All-time high
532.92 terawatt-hours
in 2024
All-time low
16.73 terawatt-hours
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Biofuel energy production in United States, 1990–2025
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 United States stood at 518.6 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in United States peaked at 532.92 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.73 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places United States 1st out of 24 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biofuel energy production in United States, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.73 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 19.39 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1992 | 22.04 terawatt-hours | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 25.83 terawatt-hours | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 28.85 terawatt-hours | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 30.38 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 21.79 terawatt-hours | -28.3% |
| 1997 | 28.83 terawatt-hours | +32.3% |
| 1998 | 31.44 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 32.79 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 36.31 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 39.8 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 48.26 terawatt-hours | +21.3% |
| 2003 | 63.25 terawatt-hours | +31.1% |
| 2004 | 77.16 terawatt-hours | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 90.52 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 117.98 terawatt-hours | +30.3% |
| 2007 | 162.89 terawatt-hours | +38.1% |
| 2008 | 231.8 terawatt-hours | +42.3% |
| 2009 | 262.64 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 309.49 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 347.37 terawatt-hours | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 331.92 terawatt-hours | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 348.46 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 370.1 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 381.23 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 407.64 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 420.89 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 435.05 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 429.93 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 393.44 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 425.19 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 452.08 terawatt-hours | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 497.9 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 532.92 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 518.6 terawatt-hours | -2.7% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 518.6 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.42 terawatt-hours, 45.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.81 terawatt-hours | 16.73 terawatt-hours | 32.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.06 terawatt-hours | 36.31 terawatt-hours | 262.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 378.21 terawatt-hours | 309.49 terawatt-hours | 435.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 470.02 terawatt-hours | 393.44 terawatt-hours | 532.92 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in United States?
- Biofuel energy production in United States was 518.6 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 532.92 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.73 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does United States rank for biofuel energy production?
- United States ranks 1st out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.