Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Romania
Romania: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was -1.9 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.9 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 186.3%
World rank
183rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
14.61 % change on previous year
in 1969
All-time low
-17.74 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Romania, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Romania recorded -1.9 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 186.3% on the previous year and down 661.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Romania peaked at 14.61 % change on previous year in 1969 and was at its lowest, -17.74 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Romania ranks 183rd of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Romania, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 6.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 11.27 % change on previous year | +68.4% |
| 1968 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1969 | 14.61 % change on previous year | +127.8% |
| 1970 | 6.15 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 1971 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1972 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1973 | 9.09 % change on previous year | +148.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1837 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1975 | 9 % change on previous year | +4799.0% |
| 1976 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1978 | 7.44 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 1979 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1980 | 0.4617 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 1981 | 0.2081 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1982 | -0.532 % change on previous year | -355.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0432 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 1984 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -3113.1% |
| 1985 | -0.9065 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1986 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -438.9% |
| 1987 | 3.7 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 0.4794 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6308 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1990 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -834.3% |
| 1991 | -17.74 % change on previous year | +282.9% |
| 1992 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1993 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -66.2% |
| 1994 | -4.87 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 1995 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -198.5% |
| 1996 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 1997 | -9.43 % change on previous year | -418.0% |
| 1998 | -10.73 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 1999 | -12.43 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2000 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2001 | 3.95 % change on previous year | +188.1% |
| 2002 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2003 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +237.7% |
| 2004 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2005 | -2.31 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -241.5% |
| 2007 | -3.8 % change on previous year | -216.2% |
| 2008 | -3.68 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2009 | -14.52 % change on previous year | +294.6% |
| 2010 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2011 | 7.22 % change on previous year | -351.2% |
| 2012 | -2.98 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 2013 | -11.65 % change on previous year | +290.4% |
| 2014 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 2015 | -0.25 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 2016 | -0.5904 % change on previous year | +136.1% |
| 2017 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -938.2% |
| 2018 | -0.0589 % change on previous year | -101.2% |
| 2019 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +2430.1% |
| 2020 | -5.27 % change on previous year | +253.6% |
| 2021 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -219.7% |
| 2022 | -7.7 % change on previous year | -222.2% |
| 2023 | -4.75 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 2024 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 2025 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.75 % change on previous year | 6.41 % change on previous year | 14.61 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.68 % change on previous year | 0.1837 % change on previous year | 9.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5859 % change on previous year | -1.3 % change on previous year | 3.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -6.63 % change on previous year | -17.74 % change on previous year | 4.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.11 % change on previous year | -14.52 % change on previous year | 4.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9029 % change on previous year | -11.65 % change on previous year | 7.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.85 % change on previous year | -7.7 % change on previous year | 6.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 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 Romania?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Romania was -1.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 14.61 % change on previous year in 1969.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.74 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Romania ranks 183rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 661.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.