Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania
Romania: Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption was 538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
26th
of 43 countries
All-time high
2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 1989
All-time low
213.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 2005
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania, 1985–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of oil equivalent.
Analysis
In 2023, energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania stood at 538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania peaked at 2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 1989 and was at its lowest, 213.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent, in 2005.
That places Romania 26th 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1,155 Tonnes of oil equivalent | — |
| 1986 | 1,113 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 1,129 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 933.6 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -17.3% |
| 1989 | 2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +157.7% |
| 1990 | 2,250 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 2,323 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 1,415 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -39.1% |
| 1993 | 1,150 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -18.7% |
| 1994 | 808.33 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -29.7% |
| 1995 | 999.85 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +23.7% |
| 1996 | 843.65 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -15.6% |
| 1997 | 911.96 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 772.12 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 465.52 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -39.7% |
| 2000 | 395.66 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 286.87 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -27.5% |
| 2002 | 277.12 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 240.97 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -13.0% |
| 2004 | 229.63 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 213.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 260.26 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 259.99 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 292.47 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 378.61 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +29.5% |
| 2010 | 390.27 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 431.37 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 497.88 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 469.39 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 420.93 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 458.7 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 453.36 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 493.53 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 564.74 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +14.4% |
| 2019 | 556.16 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 529.68 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 565.54 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 554.06 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -2.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent is below the median for high income countries, which is 543.84 Tonnes of oil equivalent, 99% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Romania's 538.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 556.28 Tonnes of oil equivalent, 97% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +157.7% | 933.6 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,347 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 933.6 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,194 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 465.52 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,323 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 283.54 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 213.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 395.66 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 473.63 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 390.27 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 564.74 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 547 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 529.68 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 565.54 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 23 Czechia 598.6 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 24 Hungary 563.59 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 25 Denmark 548.97 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 27 Austria 530.23 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 28 Colombia 504.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
- 29 Chile 439.42 Tonnes of oil equivalent compare
More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania?
- Energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Romania was 538.71 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,406 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 1989.
- What is the lowest energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 213.8 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2005.
- How does Romania rank for energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption?
- Romania ranks 26th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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