Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand
Thailand: Fossil fuel consumption was 644.22 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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 20th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 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
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.3% (2023)
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 20th out of 79 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.