Fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Fossil fuel consumption by type was 189.47 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong is 189.47, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong peaked at 257.58 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24.87, in 1965.
That places Hong Kong 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.59 | 24.87 | 42.38 | 5 |
| 1970s | 60.25 | 45.74 | 74.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.08 | 58.73 | 81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.76 | 75.47 | 115.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 165.81 | 118.89 | 196.69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 223.47 | 198.13 | 257.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.05 | 128.27 | 189.47 | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Hong Kong
- Fuel imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.64 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong?
- Fossil fuel consumption by type in Hong Kong was 189.47 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption by type recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 257.58 in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption by type recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.87 in 1965.
- How does Hong Kong rank for fossil fuel consumption by type?
- Hong Kong ranks 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption by type rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption by type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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