Biofuel production by region in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Biofuel production by region was 6.49 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel production by region in United Kingdom, 2002–2025
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 production by region in United Kingdom stood at 6.49 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 20.1% on the previous year and up 85.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel production by region in United Kingdom peaked at 8.79 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0318 terawatt-hours, in 2002.
That places United Kingdom 18th 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 production by region in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.0318 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0.1061 terawatt-hours | +233.3% |
| 2004 | 0.1064 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 0.0917 terawatt-hours | -13.8% |
| 2006 | 2.65 terawatt-hours | +2790.1% |
| 2007 | 4.52 terawatt-hours | +70.5% |
| 2008 | 3.32 terawatt-hours | -26.5% |
| 2009 | 2.5 terawatt-hours | -24.8% |
| 2010 | 3.27 terawatt-hours | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 2.02 terawatt-hours | -38.1% |
| 2012 | 3.48 terawatt-hours | +72.2% |
| 2013 | 5.86 terawatt-hours | +68.3% |
| 2014 | 4.53 terawatt-hours | -22.7% |
| 2015 | 3.5 terawatt-hours | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 6.31 terawatt-hours | +79.9% |
| 2017 | 8.64 terawatt-hours | +37.0% |
| 2018 | 7.97 terawatt-hours | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 6.82 terawatt-hours | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 7.5 terawatt-hours | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 7.54 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 8.06 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 8.79 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 8.13 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
| 2025 | 6.49 terawatt-hours | -20.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 6.49 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.42 terawatt-hours, 57% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 6.49 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.16 terawatt-hours, 58% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel production by region in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +2790.1% | 0.0917 terawatt-hours | 2.65 terawatt-hours |
| 2003 | +233.3% | 0.0318 terawatt-hours | 0.1061 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 terawatt-hours | 0.0318 terawatt-hours | 4.52 terawatt-hours | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.24 terawatt-hours | 2.02 terawatt-hours | 8.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.75 terawatt-hours | 6.49 terawatt-hours | 8.79 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel production by region in United Kingdom?
- Biofuel production by region in United Kingdom was 6.49 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.79 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest biofuel production by region recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0318 terawatt-hours in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom rank for biofuel production by region?
- United Kingdom ranks 18th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel production by region rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.