Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Syria
Syria: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 40.61 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Syria, 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 Syria is 40.61 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Syria peaked at 104.35 terawatt-hours in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.41 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Syria 69th 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 | 3.99 terawatt-hours | 1.41 terawatt-hours | 9.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.66 terawatt-hours | 29.04 terawatt-hours | 60.14 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.59 terawatt-hours | 55.66 terawatt-hours | 80.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.82 terawatt-hours | 38.26 terawatt-hours | 104.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.33 terawatt-hours | 29.88 terawatt-hours | 45.81 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More energy & mining data for Syria
- Fuel imports 19.7% (2010)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2010)
- Gas production 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 33.09 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,292 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 49.9% (2010)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 61.44 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Syria?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Syria was 40.61 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 104.35 terawatt-hours in 2010.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Syria rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Syria ranks 69th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.