Electricity net generation in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Electricity net generation was 299.52 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Electricity net generation in United Kingdom, 1980–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity net generation in United Kingdom is 299.52, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity net generation in United Kingdom peaked at 372.6 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 253.86, in 1982.
That places United Kingdom 14th out of 202 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 271.64 | 253.86 | 294.58 | 10 |
| 1990s | 314.78 | 297.67 | 343.97 | 10 |
| 2000s | 363.27 | 348.97 | 372.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 326.39 | 309.7 | 355.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 299.52 | 299.52 | 299.52 | 1 |
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More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity net generation in United Kingdom?
- Electricity net generation in United Kingdom was 299.52 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest electricity net generation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 372.6 in 2003.
- What is the lowest electricity net generation recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 253.86 in 1982.
- How does United Kingdom rank for electricity net generation?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 202 countries with data for 2020.
- Is electricity net generation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Electricity net generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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