Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Macao
Macao: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 0.54 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.54 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 22.7%
World rank
148th
of 208 countries
All-time high
1.87 terawatt-hours
in 2005
All-time low
0.17 terawatt-hours
in 2013
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Macao, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Macao recorded 0.54 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.7% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Macao peaked at 1.87 terawatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.17 terawatt-hours, in 2013.
That places Macao 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Macao, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.57 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 1.51 terawatt-hours | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 1.63 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 1.65 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 1.82 terawatt-hours | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 1.87 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 1.5 terawatt-hours | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 1.35 terawatt-hours | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 1.03 terawatt-hours | -23.7% |
| 2009 | 1.28 terawatt-hours | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 0.88 terawatt-hours | -31.2% |
| 2011 | 0.68 terawatt-hours | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 0.33 terawatt-hours | -51.5% |
| 2013 | 0.17 terawatt-hours | -48.5% |
| 2014 | 0.38 terawatt-hours | +123.5% |
| 2015 | 0.75 terawatt-hours | +97.4% |
| 2016 | 0.79 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 1.26 terawatt-hours | +59.5% |
| 2018 | 0.47 terawatt-hours | -62.7% |
| 2019 | 0.62 terawatt-hours | +31.9% |
| 2020 | 0.37 terawatt-hours | -40.3% |
| 2021 | 0.29 terawatt-hours | -21.6% |
| 2022 | 0.29 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.44 terawatt-hours | +51.7% |
| 2024 | 0.54 terawatt-hours | +22.7% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 0.54 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 13% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Macao's 0.54 terawatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.55 terawatt-hours, 10% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 1.03 terawatt-hours | 1.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.633 terawatt-hours | 0.17 terawatt-hours | 1.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.386 terawatt-hours | 0.29 terawatt-hours | 0.54 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Macao
- 146 Rwanda 0.57 terawatt-hours compare
- 147 South Sudan 0.55 terawatt-hours compare
- 149 Seychelles 0.53 terawatt-hours compare
- 150 East Timor 0.51 terawatt-hours compare
- 150 Gambia 0.51 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for Macao
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0039 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0032 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0073 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 1.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0544 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 0.0544 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 4.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 9.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0131 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Macao?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Macao was 0.54 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 Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.17 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- How does Macao rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Macao ranks 148th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao 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.