Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar
Qatar: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 438.17 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar, 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
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar stood at 438.17 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar peaked at 453.54 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.8384 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Qatar ranks 22nd of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 3.4 terawatt-hours | 0.8384 terawatt-hours | 8.82 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 17.06 terawatt-hours | 10.4 terawatt-hours | 45.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.11 terawatt-hours | 44.74 terawatt-hours | 64.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.54 terawatt-hours | 65.2 terawatt-hours | 139.72 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 164.65 terawatt-hours | 104.72 terawatt-hours | 216.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 371.36 terawatt-hours | 254.31 terawatt-hours | 435.37 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 421.15 terawatt-hours | 387.65 terawatt-hours | 453.54 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Qatar was 438.17 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 453.54 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8384 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Qatar rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Qatar ranks 22nd out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.