Global fossil fuel power production capacity by region 2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 29, 2024
Asia was the leading region in the world based on fossil fuel power capacity in 2021. Asia's installed fossil fuel capacity amounted to nearly 2,054 gigawatts that year. North America ranked second, with a fossil fuel capacity of 832.2 gigawatts. By comparison, Oceania's fossil fuel power capacity stood at 41.3 gigawatts.

Fossil fuel electricity generation capacity worldwide in 2021, by region (in gigawatts)

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March 2022

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Figures were rounded.

* Asia includes Eurasian countries.

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