The United Kingdom generates less electricity per person than in the 1970s
The gist
UK electricity generation per person has fallen back to late-1960s levels.
The decline reflects efficiency gains, deindustrialization and rising imports, not rationing.
How it unfolded
- 1920Chart shows UK electricity generation per person rising from near zero.
- 1968UK recorded roughly 4,300 kWh of electricity generation per person.
- 2003UK electricity generation per person peaked at about 6,700 kWh.