Coal consumption in Israel
Israel: Coal consumption was 20.87 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.87 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 32.6%
World rank
50th
of 220 countries
All-time high
102.47 terawatt-hours
in 2012
All-time low
0.0116 terawatt-hours
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Coal consumption in Israel, 1980–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Israel recorded 20.87 terawatt-hours for coal consumption in 2025.
The figure is down 32.6% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption in Israel peaked at 102.47 terawatt-hours in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0116 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
That places Israel 50th out of 220 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal consumption in Israel, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0116 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0.0116 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6.45 terawatt-hours | +55400.0% |
| 1983 | 12.16 terawatt-hours | +88.5% |
| 1984 | 19.69 terawatt-hours | +61.9% |
| 1985 | 21.48 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 23.85 terawatt-hours | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 25.4 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 1988 | 24.34 terawatt-hours | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 26.3 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 27.57 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 29.85 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 36.74 terawatt-hours | +23.1% |
| 1993 | 41.51 terawatt-hours | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 43.99 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 48.02 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 58.21 terawatt-hours | +21.2% |
| 1997 | 63.3 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 67.95 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 66.74 terawatt-hours | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 72.74 terawatt-hours | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 83.97 terawatt-hours | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 88.76 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 91.99 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 92.87 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 92.34 terawatt-hours | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 91.29 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 93.36 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 91.87 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 89.97 terawatt-hours | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 89.92 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 92.25 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 102.47 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 82.44 terawatt-hours | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 76.61 terawatt-hours | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 75.03 terawatt-hours | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 64.12 terawatt-hours | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 58.19 terawatt-hours | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 54.78 terawatt-hours | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 57.9 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 50.47 terawatt-hours | -12.8% |
| 2021 | 45.23 terawatt-hours | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 44.43 terawatt-hours | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 35.18 terawatt-hours | -20.8% |
| 2024 | 30.97 terawatt-hours | -12.0% |
| 2025 | 20.87 terawatt-hours | -32.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.97 terawatt-hours | 0.0116 terawatt-hours | 26.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.39 terawatt-hours | 27.57 terawatt-hours | 67.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.92 terawatt-hours | 72.74 terawatt-hours | 93.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.37 terawatt-hours | 54.78 terawatt-hours | 102.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.86 terawatt-hours | 20.87 terawatt-hours | 50.47 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More energy & mining data for Israel
- Fuel imports 10.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 259.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption in Israel?
- Coal consumption in Israel was 20.87 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest coal consumption recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 102.47 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- What is the lowest coal consumption recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0116 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Israel rank for coal consumption?
- Israel ranks 50th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Coal consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.