Fossil fuel consumption in Iran
Iran: Fossil fuel consumption was 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Iran, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption in Iran stood at 1,075 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Iran peaked at 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 81.94 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Iran 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 99.97 terawatt-hours | 81.94 terawatt-hours | 119.57 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 242.52 terawatt-hours | 129.2 terawatt-hours | 357.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 445.65 terawatt-hours | 328.62 terawatt-hours | 536.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 686.32 terawatt-hours | 553.21 terawatt-hours | 758.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 897.48 terawatt-hours | 775.71 terawatt-hours | 1,030 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 958.54 terawatt-hours | 864.86 terawatt-hours | 1,075 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,031 terawatt-hours | 950.84 terawatt-hours | 1,075 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Iran?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Iran was 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.94 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Iran rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Iran ranks 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours.