Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada
Canada: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 150.21 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
150.21 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
20th
of 208 countries
All-time high
170.06 terawatt-hours
in 2001
All-time low
108.34 terawatt-hours
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada, 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 Canada stood at 150.21 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada peaked at 170.06 terawatt-hours in 2001 and was at its lowest, 108.34 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Canada 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 108.34 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 111.24 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 118.75 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 109.69 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 112.16 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 117.88 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 115.67 terawatt-hours | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 131.78 terawatt-hours | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 149.28 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 1999 | 148.88 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 165.57 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 170.06 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 165.04 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 167.63 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 159.59 terawatt-hours | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 156.39 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 146.83 terawatt-hours | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 161.71 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 150.46 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 140.03 terawatt-hours | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 146.33 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 148.64 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 138.97 terawatt-hours | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 137.49 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 139.19 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 137.94 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 135.68 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 128.19 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 127.78 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 126.5 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 121.59 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 125.03 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 124.98 terawatt-hours | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 133.51 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 142.04 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2025 | 150.21 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 150.21 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 34.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 122.37 terawatt-hours | 108.34 terawatt-hours | 149.28 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.33 terawatt-hours | 140.03 terawatt-hours | 170.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.67 terawatt-hours | 126.5 terawatt-hours | 148.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 132.89 terawatt-hours | 121.59 terawatt-hours | 150.21 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Canada was 150.21 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 170.06 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.34 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Canada ranks 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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.