Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in East Timor
East Timor: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 0.51 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in East Timor, 2003–2024
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 East Timor is 0.51 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in East Timor peaked at 0.52 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.06 terawatt-hours, in 2003.
That places East Timor 150th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0857 terawatt-hours | 0.06 terawatt-hours | 0.13 terawatt-hours | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.321 terawatt-hours | 0.13 terawatt-hours | 0.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.508 terawatt-hours | 0.5 terawatt-hours | 0.51 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near East Timor
- 147 South Sudan 0.55 terawatt-hours compare
- 148 Macao 0.54 terawatt-hours compare
- 149 Seychelles 0.53 terawatt-hours compare
- 150 Gambia 0.51 terawatt-hours compare
- 152 Togo 0.5 terawatt-hours compare
- 153 French Polynesia 0.47 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for East Timor
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.2327 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1155 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2038 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.05 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2379 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 181.88 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in East Timor?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in East Timor was 0.51 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 East Timor?
- The highest recorded value was 0.52 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in East Timor?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 terawatt-hours in 2003.
- How does East Timor rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- East Timor ranks 150th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in East Timor?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this East Timor 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.