Fossil fuel consumption in Qatar
Qatar: Fossil fuel consumption was 178.66 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Qatar, 1965–2025
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 Qatar is 178.66 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Qatar peaked at 178.66 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.572 terawatt-hours, in 1966.
Qatar ranks 41st 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 | 0.8861 terawatt-hours | 0.572 terawatt-hours | 1.3 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.89 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 5.22 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.42 terawatt-hours | 4.3 terawatt-hours | 13.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.33 terawatt-hours | 11.84 terawatt-hours | 23.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.69 terawatt-hours | 21.87 terawatt-hours | 77.16 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.15 terawatt-hours | 81.08 terawatt-hours | 169.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 159.23 terawatt-hours | 126.88 terawatt-hours | 178.66 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Qatar?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Qatar was 178.66 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 178.66 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.572 terawatt-hours in 1966.
- How does Qatar rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Qatar ranks 41st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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.