Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand
Thailand: Fossil fuel consumption was 644.22 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
644.22 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
21st
of 80 countries
All-time high
661.35 terawatt-hours
in 2018
All-time low
27.7 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 644.22 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Thailand peaked at 661.35 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 27.7 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Thailand 21st out of 80 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.
Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 27.7 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 32.69 terawatt-hours | +18.0% |
| 1967 | 36.28 terawatt-hours | +11.0% |
| 1968 | 47.83 terawatt-hours | +31.8% |
| 1969 | 51.8 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 60.3 terawatt-hours | +16.4% |
| 1971 | 67.13 terawatt-hours | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 84.27 terawatt-hours | +25.5% |
| 1973 | 89.21 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 90.82 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 98.46 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 1976 | 103.67 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 1977 | 116.48 terawatt-hours | +12.4% |
| 1978 | 127.9 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1979 | 130.52 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 136.36 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 128.82 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 116.84 terawatt-hours | -9.3% |
| 1983 | 129.6 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 1984 | 136.18 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 128.48 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 133.15 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 144.63 terawatt-hours | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 165.05 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 195.91 terawatt-hours | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 233.32 terawatt-hours | +19.1% |
| 1991 | 248.83 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 276.58 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 318.46 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 356.39 terawatt-hours | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 405.9 terawatt-hours | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 449.2 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 451.56 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 409.97 terawatt-hours | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 431.14 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 418.94 terawatt-hours | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 414.4 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 448.2 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 491.36 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 544.58 terawatt-hours | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 543.15 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 539.19 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 533.3 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 502.64 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 518.45 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 534.35 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 543.49 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 564.37 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 584.29 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 590.7 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 604.42 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 625.28 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 644.63 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 661.35 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 660.58 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 592.58 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 584.33 terawatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 628.93 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 621.42 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 645.81 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 644.22 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 644.22 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 275.53 terawatt-hours, 2.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 644.22 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 633.03 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.26 terawatt-hours | 27.7 terawatt-hours | 51.8 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 96.88 terawatt-hours | 60.3 terawatt-hours | 130.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 141.5 terawatt-hours | 116.84 terawatt-hours | 195.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 358.13 terawatt-hours | 233.32 terawatt-hours | 451.56 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 495.42 terawatt-hours | 414.4 terawatt-hours | 544.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 601.35 terawatt-hours | 534.35 terawatt-hours | 661.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 619.55 terawatt-hours | 584.33 terawatt-hours | 645.81 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -3.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Thailand?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand was 644.22 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 661.35 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.7 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Thailand rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Thailand ranks 21st out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.