Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Finland
Finland: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 11.19 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Finland, 1974–2025
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 Finland is 11.19 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 51.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Finland peaked at 47 terawatt-hours in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.44 terawatt-hours, in 1974.
That places Finland 90th out of 219 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.04 terawatt-hours | 4.44 terawatt-hours | 9.54 terawatt-hours | 6 |
| 1980s | 11.06 terawatt-hours | 6.52 terawatt-hours | 21.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.7 terawatt-hours | 25.21 terawatt-hours | 38.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.28 terawatt-hours | 37.38 terawatt-hours | 47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.82 terawatt-hours | 18.27 terawatt-hours | 41.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.55 terawatt-hours | 10.54 terawatt-hours | 20.75 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More energy & mining data for Finland
- Fuel imports 13.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.0% (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 7.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 51.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Finland?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Finland was 11.19 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 47 terawatt-hours in 2003.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 terawatt-hours in 1974.
- How does Finland rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Finland ranks 90th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.