Fossil fuel consumption in Angola
Angola: Fossil fuel consumption was 89.1 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Angola, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption in Angola stood at 89.1 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Angola peaked at 103.08 terawatt-hours in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.33 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
Angola ranks 82nd of 214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.02 terawatt-hours | 15.33 terawatt-hours | 20.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.46 terawatt-hours | 21.09 terawatt-hours | 25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.41 terawatt-hours | 29.75 terawatt-hours | 67.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.54 terawatt-hours | 72.67 terawatt-hours | 103.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.04 terawatt-hours | 65.02 terawatt-hours | 89.1 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More energy & mining data for Angola
- Fuel imports 20.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (2024)
- Gas production 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 94.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 73.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Angola?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Angola was 89.1 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 103.08 terawatt-hours in 2015.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.33 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Angola rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Angola ranks 82nd out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – 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. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.