Biofuel production by region in Brazil
Brazil: Biofuel production by region was 314.25 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel production by region in Brazil, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for biofuel production by region in Brazil is 314.25 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel production by region in Brazil peaked at 314.25 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 65.02 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Brazil 2nd 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 production by region in Brazil, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 68.51 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 76.82 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 70.37 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 68.26 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 74.96 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 76.39 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 85.03 terawatt-hours | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 93.44 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 85.3 terawatt-hours | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 78.69 terawatt-hours | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 65.02 terawatt-hours | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 69.79 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 76.62 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 88.29 terawatt-hours | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 89.08 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 97.44 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 108.21 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 139.82 terawatt-hours | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 174.4 terawatt-hours | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 171.6 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 189.94 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 163.06 terawatt-hours | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 166.95 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 193.97 terawatt-hours | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 204.11 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 218.91 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 206 terawatt-hours | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 207.05 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 248.84 terawatt-hours | +20.2% |
| 2019 | 266.05 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 255.5 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 250.42 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 254.02 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 293.5 terawatt-hours | +15.5% |
| 2024 | 313.33 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 314.25 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 314.25 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 15.8× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.78 terawatt-hours | 68.26 terawatt-hours | 93.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 108.03 terawatt-hours | 65.02 terawatt-hours | 174.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 206.49 terawatt-hours | 163.06 terawatt-hours | 266.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 280.17 terawatt-hours | 250.42 terawatt-hours | 314.25 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel production by region in Brazil?
- Biofuel production by region in Brazil was 314.25 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 production by region recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 314.25 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest biofuel production by region recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.02 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Brazil rank for biofuel production by region?
- Brazil ranks 2nd out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel production by region rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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 production by region. 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.