Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt
Egypt: Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption was 1,236 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,236 Tonnes of oil equivalent
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
16th
of 43 countries
All-time high
2,757 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 2011
All-time low
104.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 1987
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt, 1985–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of oil equivalent.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 1,236 Tonnes of oil equivalent for energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt peaked at 2,757 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2011 and was at its lowest, 104.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent, in 1987.
That places Egypt 16th out of 43 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 123.25 Tonnes of oil equivalent | — |
| 1986 | 127.68 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 104.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -17.8% |
| 1988 | 106.62 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 109.72 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 112.47 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 119.17 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 121.5 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 127.86 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 134.39 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 141.88 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 166.81 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +17.6% |
| 1997 | 269.22 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +61.4% |
| 1998 | 273.63 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 279.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 294.34 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 301.24 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 320.17 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 329.81 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 1,036 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +214.1% |
| 2005 | 2,077 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +100.5% |
| 2006 | 2,163 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 2,360 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 2,477 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 2,684 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 2,719 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 2,757 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 2,753 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,349 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -51.0% |
| 2014 | 1,411 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 1,433 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 1,471 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 1,468 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,480 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 1,430 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1,485 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 1,079 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 1,202 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 1,236 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 114.45 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 104.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 127.68 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 5 |
| 1990s | 174.67 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 112.47 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 279.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,404 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 294.34 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,684 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,827 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 1,349 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,757 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,250 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 1,079 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 1,485 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 13 Spain 2,353 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 14 South Africa 1,964 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 15 Ukraine 1,436 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 17 Indonesia 991.74 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 18 Belgium 819.43 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 19 Kazakhstan 793.45 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 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 energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt?
- Energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Egypt was 1,236 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 2,757 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2011.
- What is the lowest energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 1987.
- How does Egypt rank for energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption?
- Egypt ranks 16th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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