Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin
Benin: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 1.65 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin, 1980–2024
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
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin stood at 1.65 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 174.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin peaked at 1.97 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Benin ranks 110th of 219 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1236 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.75 terawatt-hours | 1.65 terawatt-hours | 1.97 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 107 North Macedonia 3 terawatt-hours compare
- 108 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.19 terawatt-hours compare
- 109 Macao 1.71 terawatt-hours compare
- 111 Togo 1.54 terawatt-hours compare
- 112 Tajikistan 1.26 terawatt-hours compare
- 113 Uruguay 1.02 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Benin
- Fuel imports 13.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.1% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 58.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.3% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Benin was 1.65 terawatt-hours in 2024, 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Benin rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Benin ranks 110th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Benin 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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Measured in terawatt-hours.