What is primary energy use by source in Bangladesh?

Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh was 0.0411 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 primary energy use by source recorded in Bangladesh?

The highest recorded value was 0.2103 terawatt-hours in 2002.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Bangladesh?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does Bangladesh rank for primary energy use by source?

Bangladesh ranks 68th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Bangladesh?

Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bangladesh 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 Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh

Name: Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bangladesh: Primary energy use by source was 0.0411 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.0411 terawatt-hours

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

68th

of 80 countries

All-time high

0.2103 terawatt-hours

in 2002

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh, 1965–2025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.

Analysis

In 2025, primary energy use by source in Bangladesh stood at 0.0411 terawatt-hours.

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Bangladesh peaked at 0.2103 terawatt-hours in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

Bangladesh ranks 68th of 80 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	5
1970s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1980s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1990s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	0.1407 terawatt-hours	0.0823 terawatt-hours	0.2103 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.0989 terawatt-hours	0.0643 terawatt-hours	0.137 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0.0604 terawatt-hours	0.0354 terawatt-hours	0.1064 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

65 Cyprus 0.1728 terawatt-hours compare
66 North Macedonia, Republic of 0.1625 terawatt-hours compare
67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.1039 terawatt-hours compare
69 Kazakhstan, Republic of 0.0064 terawatt-hours compare
70 Algeria 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Egypt, Arab Republic of 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Iraq 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Kuwait 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Morocco 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Oman 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Saudi Arabia 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Trinidad and Tobago 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Turkmenistan 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 USSR 0 terawatt-hours compare
70 Uzbekistan, Republic of 0 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for Bangladesh

Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 1,024 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)

All data for Bangladesh →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Bangladesh?: Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh was 0.0411 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 primary energy use by source recorded in Bangladesh?: The highest recorded value was 0.2103 terawatt-hours in 2002.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Bangladesh?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Bangladesh rank for primary energy use by source?: Bangladesh ranks 68th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Bangladesh?: Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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 Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.