Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen
Yemen: Fossil fuel consumption by fuel was 0.1166 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen, 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
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen stood at 0.1166 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen peaked at 11.45 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1980.
Yemen ranks 123rd 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 | 0.4043 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 4.04 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.94 terawatt-hours | 0.1155 terawatt-hours | 11.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1166 terawatt-hours | 0.1166 terawatt-hours | 0.1166 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More energy & mining data for Yemen
- Fuel imports 28.4% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 0.5% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2019)
- Gas production 0.1164 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.87 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1164 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.87 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 31.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen?
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel in Yemen was 0.1166 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 11.45 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by fuel recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1980.
- How does Yemen rank for fossil fuel consumption by fuel?
- Yemen ranks 123rd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by fuel rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.