Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey
Turkey: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 200.79 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey, 1985–2025
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 Turkey is 200.79 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey peaked at 211.81 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.03 terawatt-hours, in 1988.
Turkey ranks 14th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 22.17 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 27.78 terawatt-hours | +25.3% |
| 1987 | 25.68 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
| 1988 | 19.03 terawatt-hours | -25.9% |
| 1989 | 34.04 terawatt-hours | +78.9% |
| 1990 | 34.31 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 37.44 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 40.66 terawatt-hours | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 39.72 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 47.61 terawatt-hours | +19.9% |
| 1995 | 50.39 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 54.12 terawatt-hours | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 63.11 terawatt-hours | +16.6% |
| 1998 | 68.46 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 81.53 terawatt-hours | +19.1% |
| 2000 | 93.22 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 97.9 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 94.5 terawatt-hours | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 103.98 terawatt-hours | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 103.44 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 121.89 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 2006 | 131.73 terawatt-hours | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 155.06 terawatt-hours | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 163.95 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 156.66 terawatt-hours | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 155.46 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 171.3 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 174.28 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 170.93 terawatt-hours | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 199.33 terawatt-hours | +16.6% |
| 2015 | 178.12 terawatt-hours | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 184.16 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 210.05 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 203.33 terawatt-hours | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 168.71 terawatt-hours | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 174.67 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 211.81 terawatt-hours | +21.3% |
| 2022 | 186.21 terawatt-hours | -12.1% |
| 2023 | 185.45 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 185.58 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 200.79 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 200.79 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.52 terawatt-hours, 23.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 200.79 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 24.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +78.9% | 19.03 terawatt-hours | 34.04 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.74 terawatt-hours | 19.03 terawatt-hours | 34.04 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 51.73 terawatt-hours | 34.31 terawatt-hours | 81.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 122.23 terawatt-hours | 93.22 terawatt-hours | 163.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 181.57 terawatt-hours | 155.46 terawatt-hours | 210.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 190.75 terawatt-hours | 174.67 terawatt-hours | 211.81 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More reference data data for Turkey
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.815 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 53.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 103 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Turkey was 200.79 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 211.81 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.03 terawatt-hours in 1988.
- How does Turkey rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Turkey ranks 14th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.