Fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala
Guatemala: Fossil fuel consumption was 83.1 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
83.1 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
88th
of 220 countries
All-time high
85.96 terawatt-hours
in 2021
All-time low
13.63 terawatt-hours
in 1984
Years of data
45
1980–2024
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 88th of 220 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.
Fossil fuel consumption in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 17.18 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 14.77 terawatt-hours | -14.0% |
| 1982 | 14.77 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 15.36 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 13.63 terawatt-hours | -11.3% |
| 1985 | 15.36 terawatt-hours | +12.7% |
| 1986 | 13.65 terawatt-hours | -11.2% |
| 1987 | 13.82 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 15.24 terawatt-hours | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 15.37 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 16.09 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 15.28 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 18.56 terawatt-hours | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 19.94 terawatt-hours | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 22.65 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 1995 | 24.96 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 1996 | 26.16 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 28.81 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 1998 | 35.46 terawatt-hours | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 36.38 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 38.52 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 40.91 terawatt-hours | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 42.36 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 42.8 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 40.18 terawatt-hours | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 41.34 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 43.6 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 47.48 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 42.88 terawatt-hours | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 47.23 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 43.82 terawatt-hours | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 44.27 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 46.17 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 49.15 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 51.91 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 61.9 terawatt-hours | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 68.04 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 71.21 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 72.97 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 79.41 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 75.61 terawatt-hours | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 85.96 terawatt-hours | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 78.61 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 79.89 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 83.1 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 83.1 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 83.1 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 83.1 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 34.38 terawatt-hours, 2.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
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
- 85 Puerto Rico 88.07 terawatt-hours compare
- 86 Sri Lanka 88.01 terawatt-hours compare
- 87 Bosnia and Herzegovina 84.45 terawatt-hours compare
- 89 Cuba 82.91 terawatt-hours compare
- 90 Laos 81.11 terawatt-hours compare
- 91 Cote d'Ivoire 80.87 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Guatemala
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
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 88th out of 220 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.