Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Niger
Niger: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 0.2899 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 0.2899 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 9.2% on the previous year and down 28.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Niger peaked at 0.409 terawatt-hours in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Niger ranks 120th 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 | 0.0788 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.4071 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3313 terawatt-hours | 0.2899 terawatt-hours | 0.409 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 88.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 45.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Niger?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Niger was 0.2899 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 0.409 terawatt-hours in 2020.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Niger rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Niger ranks 120th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Niger 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.