Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Turkey
Turkey: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 564.48 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Turkey, 1980–2025
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
Turkey recorded 564.48 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption by fuel in 2025.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Turkey peaked at 572.88 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
That places Turkey 16th out of 219 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.21 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 30.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.36 terawatt-hours | 32.3 terawatt-hours | 118.56 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 244.98 terawatt-hours | 139.47 terawatt-hours | 352.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 444.21 terawatt-hours | 358.21 terawatt-hours | 515.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 516.55 terawatt-hours | 462.15 terawatt-hours | 572.88 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Turkey
- Fuel imports 8.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 24.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 274.6 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 6.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 55.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Turkey?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Turkey was 564.48 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 572.88 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Turkey rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Turkey ranks 16th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.