Changes in electricity production worldwide 2023, by source

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 9, 2024

In 2023, solar electricity generation experienced the largest increase, amounting to 307 terawatt-hours. Wind power followed with an increase of 206 terawatt-hours. By comparison, hydropower suffered decreased by 88 terawatt-hours. European Union electricity production moved away from coal sources and moved towards wind and solar energy, the former having had an increase of 135 terawatt-hours that year.

Year-on-year changes in electricity generation worldwide, by source of energy (in terawatt-hours)

CharacteristicChange in production in terawatt-hours
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Showing entries 1 to 6 (6 entries in total)
Statistic: Year-on-year changes in electricity generation worldwide, by source of energy (in terawatt-hours)

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

In cooperation with

Ember

Release date

May 2024

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2023

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Electricity market in Japan "

Other statistics that may interest you Electricity market in Japan

Overview

5

Power plants

4

Electricity production

6

Demand

3

Consumption

4

Electricity retail market

4

Major electricity providers

5

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Renewable energy in Taiwan Energy sector in JapanEnergy sector in IndiaRenewable energy ChinaElectricity in Indonesia
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.