Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia
Indonesia: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
304.33 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
9th
of 208 countries
All-time high
304.33 terawatt-hours
in 2024
All-time low
13.6 terawatt-hours
in 1985
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia, 1985–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia is 304.33 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia peaked at 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.6 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
Indonesia ranks 9th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Indonesia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 13.6 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 13.96 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 16.14 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 1988 | 19.77 terawatt-hours | +22.5% |
| 1989 | 22.21 terawatt-hours | +12.3% |
| 1990 | 25.49 terawatt-hours | +14.8% |
| 1991 | 29.64 terawatt-hours | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 29.55 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 29.72 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 36.34 terawatt-hours | +22.3% |
| 1995 | 43.61 terawatt-hours | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 47.7 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 62.09 terawatt-hours | +30.2% |
| 1998 | 63.04 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 69.65 terawatt-hours | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 78.44 terawatt-hours | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 83.97 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 92.04 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 97.57 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 103.81 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 110.23 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 116.82 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 124.11 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 129.56 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 136.08 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 142.93 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 161.42 terawatt-hours | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 177.85 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2013 | 189.68 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 203.13 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 209.72 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 217.97 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 222.64 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 235.41 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 247.4 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 238.93 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 253.16 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 268.13 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 285.4 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 304.33 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 304.33 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.52 terawatt-hours, 35.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 304.33 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.55 terawatt-hours, 54.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.14 terawatt-hours | 13.6 terawatt-hours | 22.21 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 43.68 terawatt-hours | 25.49 terawatt-hours | 69.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 107.26 terawatt-hours | 78.44 terawatt-hours | 136.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 200.81 terawatt-hours | 142.93 terawatt-hours | 247.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 269.99 terawatt-hours | 238.93 terawatt-hours | 304.33 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Indonesia was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024, 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 304.33 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.6 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Indonesia rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Indonesia ranks 9th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.