Fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fossil fuel consumption was 83.1 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala, 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
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala is 83.1 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala peaked at 85.96 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.63 terawatt-hours, in 1984.
Guatemala ranks 86th 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 | 14.92 terawatt-hours | 13.63 terawatt-hours | 17.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.43 terawatt-hours | 15.28 terawatt-hours | 36.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.73 terawatt-hours | 38.52 terawatt-hours | 47.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.89 terawatt-hours | 43.82 terawatt-hours | 79.41 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.63 terawatt-hours | 75.61 terawatt-hours | 85.96 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 83 Puerto Rico 88.07 terawatt-hours compare
- 84 Sri Lanka 88.01 terawatt-hours compare
- 85 Bosnia and Herzegovina 84.45 terawatt-hours compare
- 87 Cuba 82.91 terawatt-hours compare
- 88 Laos 81.11 terawatt-hours compare
- 89 Cote d'Ivoire 80.87 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Guatemala
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 12.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala was 83.1 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 85.96 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.63 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- How does Guatemala rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Guatemala ranks 86th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.