Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya
Libya: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 34.58 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya, 2000–2024
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 Libya is 34.58 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya peaked at 37.92 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 15.5 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Libya 43rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.5 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 16.11 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 17.53 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 2003 | 18.95 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 20.2 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 22.32 terawatt-hours | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 24.75 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 26.23 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 28.67 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2009 | 30.38 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 32.55 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 26 terawatt-hours | -20.1% |
| 2012 | 34.28 terawatt-hours | +31.8% |
| 2013 | 37.92 terawatt-hours | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 37.72 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 37.5 terawatt-hours | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 31.41 terawatt-hours | -16.2% |
| 2017 | 33.27 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 34.17 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 34.62 terawatt-hours | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 29.49 terawatt-hours | -14.8% |
| 2021 | 34.78 terawatt-hours | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 35.1 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 33.74 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 34.58 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 34.58 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.52 terawatt-hours, 4.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Libya's 34.58 terawatt-hours is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 37.85 terawatt-hours, 91% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.06 terawatt-hours | 15.5 terawatt-hours | 30.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.94 terawatt-hours | 26 terawatt-hours | 37.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.54 terawatt-hours | 29.49 terawatt-hours | 35.1 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Libya was 34.58 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 37.92 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.5 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Libya rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Libya ranks 43rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya 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.