Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia
Australia: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 387.19 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia is 387.19 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia peaked at 440.57 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0295 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Australia ranks 24th of 219 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.9078 terawatt-hours | 0.0295 terawatt-hours | 4.13 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 56.46 terawatt-hours | 17.3 terawatt-hours | 96.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 134.95 terawatt-hours | 110.67 terawatt-hours | 166.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 183.73 terawatt-hours | 160.82 terawatt-hours | 201.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 247.88 terawatt-hours | 205.55 terawatt-hours | 291.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 366.12 terawatt-hours | 317.06 terawatt-hours | 440.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 402.99 terawatt-hours | 387.19 terawatt-hours | 432.27 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More energy & mining data for Australia
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 34.6% (2025)
- Gas production 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 26.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Australia was 387.19 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 440.57 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0295 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Australia rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Australia ranks 24th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.