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
Latest (2025)
84.69 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
33rd
of 208 countries
All-time high
142.42 terawatt-hours
in 2014
All-time low
10.02 terawatt-hours
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
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.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Brazil, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.02 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 11.15 terawatt-hours | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 11.73 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 11.51 terawatt-hours | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 11.89 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 13.58 terawatt-hours | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 16.33 terawatt-hours | +20.2% |
| 1997 | 18.46 terawatt-hours | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 19.5 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 29 terawatt-hours | +48.7% |
| 2000 | 30.62 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 37.34 terawatt-hours | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 35.46 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 33.41 terawatt-hours | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 42.5 terawatt-hours | +27.2% |
| 2005 | 42.03 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 41.81 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 40.06 terawatt-hours | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 58.68 terawatt-hours | +46.5% |
| 2009 | 38.1 terawatt-hours | -35.1% |
| 2010 | 63.87 terawatt-hours | +67.6% |
| 2011 | 52.44 terawatt-hours | -17.9% |
| 2012 | 80.3 terawatt-hours | +53.1% |
| 2013 | 116.84 terawatt-hours | +45.5% |
| 2014 | 142.42 terawatt-hours | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 135.18 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 97.21 terawatt-hours | -28.1% |
| 2017 | 106.56 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 90.43 terawatt-hours | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 101.76 terawatt-hours | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 91.79 terawatt-hours | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 133.83 terawatt-hours | +45.8% |
| 2022 | 68.71 terawatt-hours | -48.7% |
| 2023 | 63.43 terawatt-hours | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 78.68 terawatt-hours | +24.0% |
| 2025 | 84.69 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 84.69 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.52 terawatt-hours, 9.9× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 84.69 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.52 terawatt-hours, 55.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
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 |
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 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.