Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil
Brazil: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 84.69 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil stood at 84.69 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil peaked at 142.42 terawatt-hours in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10.02 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Brazil ranks 33rd of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 15.32 terawatt-hours | 10.02 terawatt-hours | 29 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 40 terawatt-hours | 30.62 terawatt-hours | 58.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.7 terawatt-hours | 52.44 terawatt-hours | 142.42 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.86 terawatt-hours | 63.43 terawatt-hours | 133.83 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil was 84.69 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 142.42 terawatt-hours in 2014.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.02 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Brazil rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Brazil ranks 33rd out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.