Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Lithuania
Lithuania: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 1.99 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.99 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 71.6%
World rank
117th
of 208 countries
All-time high
12.03 terawatt-hours
in 1991
All-time low
0.72 terawatt-hours
in 2018
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Lithuania, 1990–2025
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 Lithuania is 1.99 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 71.6% on the previous year and down 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Lithuania peaked at 12.03 terawatt-hours in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.72 terawatt-hours, in 2018.
Lithuania ranks 117th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.96 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 12.03 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 3.6 terawatt-hours | -70.1% |
| 1993 | 1.28 terawatt-hours | -64.4% |
| 1994 | 1.6 terawatt-hours | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 1.33 terawatt-hours | -16.9% |
| 1996 | 1.97 terawatt-hours | +48.1% |
| 1997 | 2.07 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 3.18 terawatt-hours | +53.6% |
| 1999 | 2.81 terawatt-hours | -11.6% |
| 2000 | 2.37 terawatt-hours | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 2.67 terawatt-hours | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 2.8 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 3.01 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 3.22 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 3.62 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 2.99 terawatt-hours | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 3.05 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 2.84 terawatt-hours | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 3.11 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 4.09 terawatt-hours | +31.5% |
| 2011 | 3.14 terawatt-hours | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 3.32 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 2.66 terawatt-hours | -19.9% |
| 2014 | 2.18 terawatt-hours | -18.0% |
| 2015 | 2.55 terawatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2016 | 1.53 terawatt-hours | -40.0% |
| 2017 | 1.03 terawatt-hours | -32.7% |
| 2018 | 0.72 terawatt-hours | -30.1% |
| 2019 | 0.87 terawatt-hours | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 2.13 terawatt-hours | +144.8% |
| 2021 | 1.68 terawatt-hours | -21.1% |
| 2022 | 1.02 terawatt-hours | -39.3% |
| 2023 | 0.86 terawatt-hours | -15.7% |
| 2024 | 1.16 terawatt-hours | +34.9% |
| 2025 | 1.99 terawatt-hours | +71.6% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 1.99 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 46% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 1.99 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 24% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.08 terawatt-hours | 1.28 terawatt-hours | 12.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.97 terawatt-hours | 2.37 terawatt-hours | 3.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.21 terawatt-hours | 0.72 terawatt-hours | 4.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 terawatt-hours | 0.86 terawatt-hours | 2.13 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More reference data data for Lithuania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2893 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1106 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1208 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9699 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6729 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5859 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6578 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Lithuania?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Lithuania was 1.99 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 12.03 terawatt-hours in 1991.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.72 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- How does Lithuania rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Lithuania ranks 117th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.