In 2020, the leading region across the globe in terms of electricity generation from biomass was Asia, at nearly 276 terawatt-hours. Europe ranked second that year, generating around 238 terawatt-hours. On the other hand, Africa produced roughly two terawatt-hours of electricity from biomass in 2020.
Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region
(in terawatt-hours)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
World Bioenergy Association. (December 19, 2023). Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region (in terawatt-hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/
World Bioenergy Association. "Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region (in terawatt-hours)." Chart. December 19, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/
World Bioenergy Association. (2023). Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region (in terawatt-hours). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/
World Bioenergy Association. "Electricity Generation from Biomass Worldwide in 2020, by Region (in Terawatt-hours)." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Dec 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/
World Bioenergy Association, Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region (in terawatt-hours) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/ (last visited December 03, 2024)
Electricity generation from biomass worldwide in 2020, by region (in terawatt-hours) [Graph], World Bioenergy Association, December 19, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/481732/biomass-electricity-production-worldwide-by-region/