Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Rwanda
Rwanda: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 0.9728 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda is 0.9728 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
The figure is up 49.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Rwanda peaked at 0.9728 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Rwanda ranks 114th 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 | 0.1502 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.6488 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7893 terawatt-hours | 0.6352 terawatt-hours | 0.9728 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Rwanda
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 20.9% (2022)
- Gas production 0.9728 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 68.24 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.9728 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 68.24 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 76.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Rwanda?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Rwanda was 0.9728 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9728 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Rwanda rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Rwanda ranks 114th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.