World electricity growth

Annual generation by source, with the changes behind the 2025 chart.

  • World · 2000–2025
  • Snapshot: 12 October 2026 · Free CSV + ZIP
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Global electricity generation rose by 849.9 TWh in 2025. Solar contributed 646.3 TWh, or 76% of the net increase.
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