Biofuel energy production in United States
United States: Biofuel energy production was 518.6 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
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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.