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World Electricity Sources Map by Country

In the available data for 213 countries and territories, the largest country groups are Oil (64 countries and territories), Hydro (55 countries and territories), Natural gas (54 countries and territories). Japan is classified as Natural gas (32.8%). Data period: 2009–2025 (latest available year by country). The map compares shares of electricity generation, not total generation or consumption, and the latest year differs by country.

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01 / CATEGORY MAP

See which electricity source leads in each country.

Coverage: 213 countries and territories. Compare each country’s largest electricity-generation source. Shares are not total output or use, and years vary.

JapanNatural gas

Japan, Natural gas

CoalNatural gasOilHydroNuclearWindSolarOther renewablesNo data
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02 / ABOUT THIS DATA

How to read the World Electricity Sources Map by Country

Coverage: 213 countries and territories. Compare each country’s largest electricity-generation source. Shares are not total output or use, and years vary.

Coverage
213 countries and territories
Largest country groups
Oil (64), Hydro (55), Natural gas (54)
Japan’s position
Natural gas (32.8%)
Data period
2009–2025 (latest available year by country)

The map compares shares of electricity generation, not total generation or consumption, and the latest year differs by country.

03 / COUNTRY DIRECTORY

Browse representative countries from this map.

This map covers 213 countries and territories. The directory samples 36 countries across the largest categories. Browse all countries

Representative countriesCategories and details36 of 213

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