Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland
Poland: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 118.67 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
118.67 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
24th
of 208 countries
All-time high
156.41 terawatt-hours
in 2006
All-time low
118.51 terawatt-hours
in 2024
Years of data
41
1985–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland, 1985–2025
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 Poland stood at 118.67 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland peaked at 156.41 terawatt-hours in 2006 and was at its lowest, 118.51 terawatt-hours, in 2024.
That places Poland 24th out of 208 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 133.28 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 135.97 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 141.45 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 139.93 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 141.47 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 132.94 terawatt-hours | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 131.22 terawatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 129.06 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 130.23 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 131.51 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 135.09 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 139.13 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 138.81 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 138.24 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 137.65 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 140.85 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 140.94 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 139.72 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 147.76 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 149.34 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 151.44 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 156.41 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 153.09 terawatt-hours | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 147.89 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 142.17 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 145.89 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 149.74 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 144.6 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 146.72 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 138.5 terawatt-hours | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 141.61 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 143.19 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 145.78 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 147.81 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 137.76 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 128.92 terawatt-hours | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 148.23 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 2022 | 140.91 terawatt-hours | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 119.66 terawatt-hours | -15.1% |
| 2024 | 118.51 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 118.67 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 118.67 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 27.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Poland's 118.67 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 14.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 138.42 terawatt-hours | 133.28 terawatt-hours | 141.47 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 134.39 terawatt-hours | 129.06 terawatt-hours | 139.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 146.96 terawatt-hours | 139.72 terawatt-hours | 156.41 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 144.16 terawatt-hours | 137.76 terawatt-hours | 149.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.15 terawatt-hours | 118.51 terawatt-hours | 148.23 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 21 Iraq 147.3 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 Italy 135.59 terawatt-hours compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 121.01 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Kazakhstan 105.31 terawatt-hours compare
- 26 United Kingdom 104.01 terawatt-hours compare
- 27 Bangladesh 101.19 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Poland was 118.67 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 156.41 terawatt-hours in 2006.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.51 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Poland ranks 24th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland 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.