Annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria
Algeria: Annual change in primary energy from coal was -2.02 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria, 1966–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria is -2.02 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1,675.2% on the previous year and down 276.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria peaked at 9.19 terawatt-hours in 1982 and was at its lowest, -3.81 terawatt-hours, in 1996.
That places Algeria 54th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | -0.1861 terawatt-hours | 0.1744 terawatt-hours | 4 |
| 1970s | 0.0023 terawatt-hours | -0.6978 terawatt-hours | 0.4768 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8943 terawatt-hours | -1.79 terawatt-hours | 9.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2954 terawatt-hours | -3.81 terawatt-hours | 2.56 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.1175 terawatt-hours | -3.15 terawatt-hours | 3.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0849 terawatt-hours | -2.05 terawatt-hours | 3.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7642 terawatt-hours | -3.28 terawatt-hours | 1.58 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria?
- Annual change in primary energy from coal in Algeria was -2.02 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy from coal recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.19 terawatt-hours in 1982.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy from coal recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.81 terawatt-hours in 1996.
- How does Algeria rank for annual change in primary energy from coal?
- Algeria ranks 54th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual change in primary energy from coal rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 276.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in primary energy from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Change in total energy supply relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours.