Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 4.84 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea, 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
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea is 4.84 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 80.7% on the previous year and up 346.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea peaked at 8.63 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
That places Papua New Guinea 103rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8128 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1.41 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.32 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.44 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 2.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.95 terawatt-hours | 1.81 terawatt-hours | 8.63 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Papua New Guinea
- Fuel imports 17.0% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 29.8% (2023)
- Gas production 123.61 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 11,687 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 123.61 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 11,687 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 42.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Papua New Guinea was 4.84 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 8.63 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 103rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 346.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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.