Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR
USSR: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was -34.91 % change on previous year in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR, 1967–1991
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 1991, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR stood at -34.91 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 96.1% on the previous year and down 1,150.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR peaked at 331.44 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -904.26 % change on previous year, in 1990.
USSR ranks 112th of 217 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.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -9.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | -32.02 % change on previous year | +254.2% |
| 1969 | 34.82 % change on previous year | -208.8% |
| 1970 | 14.71 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1971 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 1972 | 11.18 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1973 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 1974 | 9.52 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 1975 | -0.3795 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1976 | -22.26 % change on previous year | +5764.5% |
| 1977 | 19.79 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 1978 | -3.96 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1979 | -28.71 % change on previous year | +625.6% |
| 1980 | -20.98 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 1981 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 1982 | 29.78 % change on previous year | +796.5% |
| 1983 | -21.8 % change on previous year | -173.2% |
| 1984 | 75.54 % change on previous year | -446.4% |
| 1985 | 331.44 % change on previous year | +338.8% |
| 1986 | -83.73 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1987 | 66.34 % change on previous year | -179.2% |
| 1988 | -10.64 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1989 | -103.94 % change on previous year | +877.2% |
| 1990 | -904.26 % change on previous year | +770.0% |
| 1991 | -34.91 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2.08 % change on previous year | -32.02 % change on previous year | 34.82 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1970s | 1.17 % change on previous year | -28.71 % change on previous year | 19.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.53 % change on previous year | -103.94 % change on previous year | 331.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -469.58 % change on previous year | -904.26 % change on previous year | -34.91 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near USSR
- 109 Somalia -23.36 % change on previous year compare
- 110 China -27.45 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Uruguay -28.44 % change on previous year compare
- 113 South Sudan -41.9 % change on previous year
- 114 Saudi Arabia -42.79 % change on previous year compare
- 115 New Zealand -43.76 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for USSR
- Gas production 5,564 terawatt-hours (1984)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,217 kilowatt-hours per person (1984)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 5,564 terawatt-hours (1984)
- Gas production per person 20,217 kilowatt-hours per person (1984)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (1991)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 2.84 % change on previous year (1984)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (1991)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 60.4% (1991)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.2% (1991)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs. GDP per capita 26.4% (1991)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in USSR was -34.91 % change on previous year in 1991, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in USSR?
- The highest recorded value was 331.44 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in USSR?
- The lowest recorded value was -904.26 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does USSR rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- USSR ranks 112th out of 217 countries with data for 1991.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in USSR?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,150.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this USSR data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.