Fossil fuel consumption in Iraq
Iraq: Fossil fuel consumption was 511.83 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 511.83 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Iraq peaked at 511.83 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 18.06 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Iraq ranks 24th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.83 terawatt-hours | 18.06 terawatt-hours | 23.81 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 46.11 terawatt-hours | 31.24 terawatt-hours | 72.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 127.26 terawatt-hours | 87.04 terawatt-hours | 186.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.5 terawatt-hours | 127.14 terawatt-hours | 374.78 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 282.08 terawatt-hours | 243.82 terawatt-hours | 323.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.54 terawatt-hours | 321.56 terawatt-hours | 477.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 444.99 terawatt-hours | 345.27 terawatt-hours | 511.83 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
- Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Iraq?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Iraq was 511.83 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 511.83 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.06 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Iraq rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Iraq ranks 24th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.