Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India
India: Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source was 4,378 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India stood at 4,378 kilowatt-hours per person.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India peaked at 4,402 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 790.88 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1973.
That places India 19th out of 78 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 835.95 kilowatt-hours per person | 819.55 kilowatt-hours per person | 863.19 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 871.25 kilowatt-hours per person | 790.88 kilowatt-hours per person | 952.47 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,141 kilowatt-hours per person | 959.57 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,395 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,653 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,475 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,780 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,110 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,788 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,667 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,236 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,693 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,624 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,016 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,361 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,402 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India?
- Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in India was 4,378 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption per capita by source recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 4,402 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption per capita by source recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 790.88 kilowatt-hours per person in 1973.
- How does India rank for fossil fuel consumption per capita by source?
- India ranks 19th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.