Fossil fuel consumption in Ghana
Ghana: Fossil fuel consumption was 105.96 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Ghana, 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
Ghana recorded 105.96 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 101.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Ghana peaked at 105.96 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.47 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
Ghana ranks 78th 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 | 10.28 terawatt-hours | 8.47 terawatt-hours | 14.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.06 terawatt-hours | 12.13 terawatt-hours | 18.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.84 terawatt-hours | 21.81 terawatt-hours | 34.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.18 terawatt-hours | 35.86 terawatt-hours | 73.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.31 terawatt-hours | 88.5 terawatt-hours | 105.96 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 24.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Ghana?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Ghana was 105.96 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 105.96 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.47 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Ghana rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Ghana ranks 78th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.