ClimateOut of 100
Where the world's electricity comes from
Out of 100 kWh made in the world in 2025, how many come from coal, gas, the sun or the wind? Total generation: 31,772 TWh.
Remember this
Out of 100 kWh, coal, gas and oil still make 58. But in 2025, solar (8.7%) overtakes wind for the first time: it was 5.6% in 2023.
Low-carbon electricity, country by country
Nuclear and renewables, % of electricity made (2025, or 2024 when 2025 is missing)
| Rank | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paraguay | 100% |
| 2 | Iceland | 100% (2024) |
| 3 | Ethiopia | 100% |
Source: Ember (2026) · Our World in Data
