Fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Fossil fuel consumption was 217.19 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▼ Falling
Fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan, 1985–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan is 217.19 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and up 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan peaked at 258.6 terawatt-hours in 1991 and was at its lowest, 83.38 terawatt-hours, in 1999.
Kazakhstan ranks 39th of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 226.02 terawatt-hours | 217.35 terawatt-hours | 246.89 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 165.95 terawatt-hours | 83.38 terawatt-hours | 258.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.27 terawatt-hours | 92.17 terawatt-hours | 136.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.94 terawatt-hours | 113.11 terawatt-hours | 171.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 185.52 terawatt-hours | 148.75 terawatt-hours | 217.19 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.5% (2024)
- Gas production 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Kazakhstan was 217.19 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 258.6 terawatt-hours in 1991.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.38 terawatt-hours in 1999.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Kazakhstan ranks 39th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.