Electricity from Fossil Fuels 2016

Electricity from fossil fuels measures energy generation trends. Compare countries, explore rankings, and analyze historical data with interactive maps.

205 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
1	Antigua and Barbuda	100
2	American Samoa	100
3	Barbados	100
4	Botswana	100
5	Bahamas	100
6	Solomon Islands	100
7	Brunei Darussalam	100
8	Chad	100
9	Cayman Islands	100
10	Gambia	100
11	Gibraltar	100
12	Greenland	100
13	Guam	100
14	Kiribati	100
15	Kuwait	100
16	Liberia	100
17	Montserrat	100
18	Oman	100
19	Maldives	100
20	Niue	100
21	Niger	100
22	Nauru	100
23	Seychelles	100
24	Saint Helena	100
25	Somalia	100
26	Saint Lucia	100
27	Trinidad and Tobago	100
28	Turks and Caicos Islands	100
29	Tonga	100
30	Turkmenistan	100
31	British Virgin Islands	100
32	United States Virgin Islands	100
33	Bahrain	99.9
34	Saudi Arabia	99.9
35	Yemen	99.9
36	United Arab Emirates	99.8
37	Mongolia	99.8
38	Belarus	99.7
39	Senegal	99.7
40	Jordan	99.6
41	Cook Islands	99.5
42	Benin	99.4
43	Cuba	99.3
44	Libya	99.2
45	Guinea-Bissau	99
46	Djibouti	98.9
47	Eritrea	98.7
48	Grenada	98.6
49	Qatar	98.5
50	Bermuda	98.2
51	Algeria	98
52	Bangladesh	97.7
53	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	97.7
54	Israel	97.4
55	Mauritius	96.5
56	Republic of Moldova	96.4
57	Puerto Rico	96.4
58	Guyana	96.1
59	Tuvalu	96
60	Tunisia	95.9
61	Comoros	95.5
62	Singapore	95.3
63	Saint Kitts and Nevis	95.2
64	Iraq	92
65	Jamaica	91.7
66	Malta	91.7
67	Aruba	90.6
68	South Africa	90.4
69	Lebanon	90.2
70	Thailand	90.2
71	Cyprus	90
72	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	90
73	Poland	89.5
74	Vanuatu	89.3
75	Egypt	87.7
76	Malaysia	87.6
77	Kazakhstan	87.3
78	Estonia	87
79	Burkina Faso	86.6
80	Uzbekistan	86.2
81	Iran	85.6
82	Dominican Republic	85.2
83	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	85.1
84	Azerbaijan	85
85	Netherlands	83.7
86	Indonesia	83.2
87	Syrian Arab Republic	82.9
88	French Polynesia	79
89	Australia	78.5
90	Haiti	77.3
91	New Caledonia	76.7
92	Cabo Verde	76.5
93	Taiwan	75.6
94	Sao Tome and Principe	75
95	Mexico	74.2
96	United States	73.5
97	Ireland	72.3
98	Samoa	71.4
99	United Kingdom	71.1
100	Greece	70.4
101	South Korea	69.6
102	Madagascar	69.6
103	Morocco	69
104	Bolivia	68.8
105	Lithuania	68.8
106	Russia	68.8
107	India	68.7
108	Argentina	68.1
109	Philippines	68
110	Guinea	67.8
111	China	67.3
112	Pakistan	67.1
113	Mauritania	66.9
114	Nigeria	65
115	North Macedonia	64.5
116	Japan	64.4
117	Ukraine	63.7
118	Peru	63.2
119	Zimbabwe	63.2
120	Chile	62.1
121	Guatemala	61.9
122	Andorra	61.3
123	Papua New Guinea	61.1
124	Turkey	61
125	Honduras	60.9
126	Côte d'Ivoire	60.3
127	Dominica	60.2
128	Faroe Islands	60.1
129	Eswatini	59.7
130	Serbia	59.2
131	Gabon	59
132	Italy	58.9
133	Ecuador	57.3
134	Denmark	56.8
135	Czech Republic	55.6
136	Bosnia and Herzegovina	54.8
137	Nicaragua	54.4
138	Suriname	54.1
139	El Salvador	53.1
140	Finland	51.6
141	Sri Lanka	51.1
142	Angola	50.3
143	Vietnam	48.9
144	Mali	48.4
145	North Korea	47.4
146	Belize	46.9
147	Fiji	46.3
148	Germany	45.7
149	Ghana	45.4
150	Uruguay	44.5
151	Romania	44.3
152	Venezuela	44.3
153	Central African Republic	43.2
154	Spain	43
155	Kenya	42.4
156	Portugal	42.4
157	Bulgaria	41.7
158	Belgium	39.3
159	Georgia	39.2
160	Panama	38.7
161	Croatia	37.1
162	Afghanistan	35.4
163	Rwanda	34.3
164	Slovenia	34.1
165	Tanzania	33.5
166	Sierra Leone	33.3
167	Slovakia	33.2
168	Austria	32.8
169	Cambodia	32.7
170	Colombia	32.1
171	Namibia	31.8
172	Costa Rica	30.7
173	South Sudan	30.7
174	New Zealand	29
175	Cameroon	28.5
176	Luxembourg	27.5
177	Latvia	26.3
178	Canada	25.7
179	Myanmar	24.8
180	Montenegro	24.6
181	Equatorial Guinea	22.6
182	Hungary	22
183	Togo	21.7
184	Kyrgyzstan	21.1
185	Uganda	21
186	France	20.3
187	Brazil	18.7
188	Congo	12.2
189	Mozambique	10.2
190	Sweden	9.5
191	Tajikistan	9
192	Ethiopia	8.3
193	Nepal	7.5
194	Albania	5.2
195	Norway	4.7
196	Iceland	4.3
197	Switzerland	2.5
198	Burundi	1.8
199	Laos	1.7
200	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	1.4
201	Bhutan	0.7
202	Malawi	0.7
203	Zambia	0.4
204	Paraguay	0.1
205	Lesotho	0

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2016, Niue, Niger, Oman, and several other countries led the world in "Electricity from Fossil Fuels" with a maximum value of 100.00. Globally, the range of electricity generated from fossil fuels spanned from a minimum of 1.40 to this perfect score. The global average for this metric was 67.77, offering a clear perspective on the prevalent reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.

Global Dependence on Fossil Fuels

The data from 2016 reveals a significant global reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation, with an average value of 67.77. This dependence is particularly pronounced in smaller and island nations such as Niue, Maldives, and the Cayman Islands, all registering a full 100.00. These countries often lack the geographical or economic capacity to develop alternative energy sources, making fossil fuels the most feasible option.

Conversely, nations like Norway and Iceland, with values of 4.7 and 4.3 respectively, showcase a stark contrast. Their low reliance on fossil fuels is largely attributed to abundant renewable resources such as hydropower and geothermal energy. This highlights how geographic advantages can significantly influence a country's energy profile.

Economic and Policy Influences

Economic and policy factors play crucial roles in shaping electricity generation profiles. In Oman and Chad, where fossil fuels account for 100.00 of electricity generation, the abundance of oil reserves drives this dependency. Economic incentives and the lack of stringent environmental regulations further perpetuate this reliance.

In contrast, countries like Switzerland and Albania, with values of 2.5 and 5.2 respectively, benefit from strong policy frameworks promoting renewable energy. Switzerland's energy policies emphasize sustainability, contributing to its low reliance on fossil fuels. Similarly, Albania's geographic and policy-driven focus on hydropower supports its minimal fossil fuel dependency.

Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes

The year 2016 witnessed notable shifts in the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation. Luxembourg experienced the most significant decrease, dropping by 49.30 points to -64.2%. This sharp decline reflects a strategic pivot towards renewable energy sources, influenced by both policy reforms and economic incentives aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Conversely, Austria saw the largest increase, with a rise of 12.00 points to 57.7%. This increase could be attributed to temporary shifts in energy policy or economic factors necessitating greater reliance on fossil fuels. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's increase of 11.90 points to 50.6% highlights the challenges faced by developing nations in transitioning to renewable energy, often due to infrastructure limitations and economic constraints.

Implications for Future Energy Strategies

The data from 2016 underscores the importance of understanding the diverse factors that influence electricity generation from fossil fuels. Countries like Niger and Maldives, heavily reliant on fossil fuels, may face challenges in meeting future energy demands sustainably. Conversely, the success of Norway and Iceland in minimizing fossil fuel dependency illustrates the potential benefits of investing in renewable energy infrastructure and supportive policies.

These insights emphasize the need for tailored energy strategies that consider geographic, economic, and policy contexts. As global energy demands continue to rise, the shift towards sustainable energy sources will be crucial in addressing environmental challenges and ensuring energy security.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, was a reference resource produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. From 1971 it was not classified, and available to the public in print since 1975, initially by the CIA, and later the Government Publishing Office.

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