Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal
Portugal: Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country was 3,891 Gigawatt-hour in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,891 Gigawatt-hour
Change on year
up 13.7%
World rank
33rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
9,701 Gigawatt-hour
in 2016
All-time low
1,197 Gigawatt-hour
in 1992
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal is 3,891 Gigawatt-hour, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and down 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal peaked at 9,701 Gigawatt-hour in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,197 Gigawatt-hour, in 1992.
Portugal ranks 33rd of 51 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.
Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,696 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 1,620 Gigawatt-hour | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 1,197 Gigawatt-hour | -26.1% |
| 1993 | 1,902 Gigawatt-hour | +58.9% |
| 1994 | 1,369 Gigawatt-hour | -28.0% |
| 1995 | 1,741 Gigawatt-hour | +27.2% |
| 1996 | 3,005 Gigawatt-hour | +72.6% |
| 1997 | 2,477 Gigawatt-hour | -17.6% |
| 1998 | 3,700 Gigawatt-hour | +49.4% |
| 1999 | 4,488 Gigawatt-hour | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 3,767 Gigawatt-hour | -16.1% |
| 2001 | 3,502 Gigawatt-hour | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 3,430 Gigawatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 3,104 Gigawatt-hour | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 2,131 Gigawatt-hour | -31.3% |
| 2005 | 2,802 Gigawatt-hour | +31.5% |
| 2006 | 3,183 Gigawatt-hour | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 2,153 Gigawatt-hour | -32.4% |
| 2008 | 1,313 Gigawatt-hour | -39.0% |
| 2009 | 2,822 Gigawatt-hour | +114.9% |
| 2010 | 3,191 Gigawatt-hour | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 3,929 Gigawatt-hour | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 2,871 Gigawatt-hour | -26.9% |
| 2013 | 5,324 Gigawatt-hour | +85.4% |
| 2014 | 6,344 Gigawatt-hour | +19.2% |
| 2015 | 5,811 Gigawatt-hour | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 9,701 Gigawatt-hour | +66.9% |
| 2017 | 8,190 Gigawatt-hour | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 8,325 Gigawatt-hour | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 4,700 Gigawatt-hour | -43.5% |
| 2020 | 6,097 Gigawatt-hour | +29.7% |
| 2021 | 4,791 Gigawatt-hour | -21.4% |
| 2022 | 3,061 Gigawatt-hour | -36.1% |
| 2023 | 3,423 Gigawatt-hour | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 3,891 Gigawatt-hour | +13.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3,891 Gigawatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,662 Gigawatt-hour, 58% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3,891 Gigawatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 8,652 Gigawatt-hour, 45% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,320 Gigawatt-hour | 1,197 Gigawatt-hour | 4,488 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,821 Gigawatt-hour | 1,313 Gigawatt-hour | 3,767 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,839 Gigawatt-hour | 2,871 Gigawatt-hour | 9,701 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,253 Gigawatt-hour | 3,061 Gigawatt-hour | 6,097 Gigawatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.67 % 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 (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal?
- Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in Portugal was 3,891 Gigawatt-hour in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 9,701 Gigawatt-hour in 2016.
- What is the lowest exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,197 Gigawatt-hour in 1992.
- How does Portugal rank for exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Exports of electricity and derived heat by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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