Fossil fuel consumption in Ecuador
Ecuador: Fossil fuel consumption was 167.72 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Ecuador, 1965–2025
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
Ecuador recorded 167.72 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2025.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Ecuador peaked at 169.59 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.92 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Ecuador 63rd out of 214 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 | 9.42 terawatt-hours | 7.92 terawatt-hours | 11.29 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 24.65 terawatt-hours | 13.58 terawatt-hours | 40.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.02 terawatt-hours | 44.4 terawatt-hours | 53.43 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.81 terawatt-hours | 54.64 terawatt-hours | 79.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 97.3 terawatt-hours | 77.4 terawatt-hours | 123.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 143.78 terawatt-hours | 130.43 terawatt-hours | 156.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 153.43 terawatt-hours | 117.25 terawatt-hours | 169.59 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Ecuador
- Fuel imports 25.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.9% (2024)
- Gas production 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2.91 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 160.42 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 27.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 17.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Ecuador?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Ecuador was 167.72 terawatt-hours in 2025, 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 169.59 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.92 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Ecuador rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Ecuador ranks 63rd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.