Fossil fuel consumption in Pakistan
Pakistan: Fossil fuel consumption was 242.45 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan stood at 242.45 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Pakistan peaked at 339.49 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42.28 terawatt-hours, in 1972.
That places Pakistan 37th 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 | 51.27 terawatt-hours | 44.92 terawatt-hours | 58.71 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 49.74 terawatt-hours | 42.28 terawatt-hours | 57.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 88.28 terawatt-hours | 60.1 terawatt-hours | 122.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 174.8 terawatt-hours | 127.6 terawatt-hours | 216.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 213.06 terawatt-hours | 181.9 terawatt-hours | 246.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.07 terawatt-hours | 237.93 terawatt-hours | 339.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 253.11 terawatt-hours | 223.84 terawatt-hours | 289.22 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More energy & mining data for Pakistan
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Pakistan?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Pakistan was 242.45 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 339.49 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.28 terawatt-hours in 1972.
- How does Pakistan rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.