Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania
Romania: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 3,528 Megawatt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania is 3,528 Megawatt, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania peaked at 11,338 Megawatt in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Megawatt, in 1990.
Romania ranks 14th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania, year by year
| Year | Megawatt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1991 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1992 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1993 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1994 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1995 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1996 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1997 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1998 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 1999 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2000 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2001 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2002 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2003 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2004 | 0 Megawatt | — |
| 2005 | 11,338 Megawatt | — |
| 2006 | 11,328 Megawatt | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 11,189 Megawatt | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 11,123 Megawatt | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 10,899 Megawatt | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 10,837 Megawatt | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,783 Megawatt | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 10,258 Megawatt | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 8,882 Megawatt | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 8,751 Megawatt | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 8,676 Megawatt | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 8,627 Megawatt | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,643 Megawatt | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 8,604 Megawatt | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 6,420 Megawatt | -25.4% |
| 2020 | 6,076 Megawatt | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 4,278 Megawatt | -29.6% |
| 2022 | 4,620 Megawatt | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 3,731 Megawatt | -19.2% |
| 2024 | 3,528 Megawatt | -5.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 3,528 Megawatt is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,171 Megawatt, 3.0× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Romania's 3,528 Megawatt is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,317 Megawatt, 2.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -29.6% | 6,076 Megawatt | 4,278 Megawatt |
| 2019 | -25.4% | 8,604 Megawatt | 6,420 Megawatt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 Megawatt | 0 Megawatt | 0 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,588 Megawatt | 0 Megawatt | 11,338 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,048 Megawatt | 6,420 Megawatt | 10,837 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,447 Megawatt | 3,528 Megawatt | 6,076 Megawatt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 119.81 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.2 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Romania was 3,528 Megawatt in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 11,338 Megawatt in 2005.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Megawatt in 1990.
- How does Romania rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Romania ranks 14th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology and operator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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