Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden
Sweden: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 3,842 Megawatt in 2024. ▼ Falling
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden stood at 3,842 Megawatt.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.1% on the previous year and down 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden peaked at 5,568 Megawatt in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,209 Megawatt, in 2021.
Sweden ranks 10th of 41 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,952 Megawatt | 3,567 Megawatt | 5,551 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,469 Megawatt | 3,709 Megawatt | 5,116 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,630 Megawatt | 3,402 Megawatt | 5,568 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,522 Megawatt | 3,209 Megawatt | 4,017 Megawatt | 5 |
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- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 14.92 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 140.69 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 140.69 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 425 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 95.77 (2025)
- Patent applications, residents 1,771 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.6% (2023)
- Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 3,915 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Sweden was 3,842 Megawatt in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 5,568 Megawatt in 2012.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,209 Megawatt in 2021.
- How does Sweden rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Sweden ranks 10th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden 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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