Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India
India: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was -0.2223 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India is -0.2223 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 105.1% on the previous year and down 106.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India peaked at 11.44 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -6.18 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places India 160th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 2.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1968 | 5.97 % change on previous year | +166.4% |
| 1969 | 10.51 % change on previous year | +76.1% |
| 1970 | -3.39 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1971 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 1972 | 6.42 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 1973 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1974 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +552.9% |
| 1975 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1977 | 5.62 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 0.986 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1979 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +623.7% |
| 1980 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 1981 | 11.44 % change on previous year | +268.0% |
| 1982 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1983 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +375.3% |
| 1984 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 7.59 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 8.56 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 9.03 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1991 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 1992 | 6.1 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 1993 | 2.65 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1994 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 1995 | 8.37 % change on previous year | +72.7% |
| 1996 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1997 | 5.66 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 3 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2000 | 5.68 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5819 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2002 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +596.1% |
| 2003 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 2005 | 6.85 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2007 | 8.45 % change on previous year | +87.8% |
| 2008 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2009 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 2011 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 6.3 % change on previous year | +57.8% |
| 2013 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2014 | 6.79 % change on previous year | +157.0% |
| 2015 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2016 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 2017 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2018 | 5.15 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 2019 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 2020 | -6.18 % change on previous year | -575.6% |
| 2021 | 9.03 % change on previous year | -246.1% |
| 2022 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2023 | 8.36 % change on previous year | +87.1% |
| 2024 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2025 | -0.2223 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.41 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 10.51 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.95 % change on previous year | -3.39 % change on previous year | 7.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.74 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year | 11.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.31 % change on previous year | 2.65 % change on previous year | 8.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.53 % change on previous year | 0.5819 % change on previous year | 8.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.18 % change on previous year | 1.3 % change on previous year | 6.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.31 % change on previous year | -6.18 % change on previous year | 9.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- 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 fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in India was -0.2223 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 11.44 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.18 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does India rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- India ranks 160th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.