Renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Renewable energy consumption was 429,158 TJ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom, 1990–2015
Source: World Bank and International Energy Agency (IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA, http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp). Measured in TJ.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom is 429,158 TJ, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and up 451.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom peaked at 429,158 TJ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 33,864 TJ, in 1991.
That places United Kingdom 28th out of 233 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | TJ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34,714 TJ | — |
| 1991 | 33,864 TJ | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 45,787 TJ | +35.2% |
| 1993 | 42,888 TJ | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 56,409 TJ | +31.5% |
| 1995 | 58,328 TJ | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 54,953 TJ | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 58,460 TJ | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 58,632 TJ | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 55,022 TJ | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 56,057 TJ | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 50,250 TJ | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 55,670 TJ | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 54,085 TJ | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 66,016 TJ | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 77,836 TJ | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 87,958 TJ | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 102,465 TJ | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 155,496 TJ | +51.8% |
| 2009 | 175,740 TJ | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 198,481 TJ | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 218,560 TJ | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 243,652 TJ | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 309,752 TJ | +27.1% |
| 2014 | 358,785 TJ | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 429,158 TJ | +19.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 429,158 TJ is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,858 TJ, 73.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 429,158 TJ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 57,859 TJ, 7.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49,906 TJ | 33,864 TJ | 58,632 TJ | 10 |
| 2000s | 88,157 TJ | 50,250 TJ | 175,740 TJ | 10 |
| 2010s | 293,065 TJ | 198,481 TJ | 429,158 TJ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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 renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom?
- Renewable energy consumption in United Kingdom was 429,158 TJ in 2015, according to World Bank and International Energy Agency (IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA, http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp).
- What is the highest renewable energy consumption recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 429,158 TJ in 2015.
- What is the lowest renewable energy consumption recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,864 TJ in 1991.
- How does United Kingdom rank for renewable energy consumption?
- United Kingdom ranks 28th out of 233 countries with data for 2015.
- Is renewable energy consumption rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 451.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank and International Energy Agency (IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA, http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), published as part of Renewable energy consumption (TJ). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Renewable energy consumption (TJ): This indicator includes renewable energy consumption of all technologies: hydro, modern and traditional biomass, wind, solar, liquid biofuels, biogas, geothermal, marine and waste