Fossil fuel consumption in Kuwait
Kuwait: Fossil fuel consumption was 266.21 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Kuwait, 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 Kuwait stood at 266.21 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Kuwait peaked at 268.35 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 38.49 terawatt-hours, in 1975.
That places Kuwait 34th 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 | 58.69 terawatt-hours | 55.53 terawatt-hours | 61.96 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 49.74 terawatt-hours | 38.49 terawatt-hours | 57.33 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 74.91 terawatt-hours | 46.05 terawatt-hours | 84.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.53 terawatt-hours | 41.37 terawatt-hours | 115.73 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 190.04 terawatt-hours | 126.96 terawatt-hours | 231.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 258.18 terawatt-hours | 246.65 terawatt-hours | 268.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 260.63 terawatt-hours | 239.94 terawatt-hours | 266.59 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Kuwait
- Fuel imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.1% (2024)
- Gas production 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 155.3 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 90.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Kuwait?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Kuwait was 266.21 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 268.35 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.49 terawatt-hours in 1975.
- How does Kuwait rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Kuwait ranks 34th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.