Fossil fuel consumption in Honduras
Honduras: Fossil fuel consumption was 48.35 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
48.35 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
106th
of 220 countries
All-time high
49.17 terawatt-hours
in 2023
All-time low
6.68 terawatt-hours
in 1981
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Fossil fuel consumption in Honduras, 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 Honduras is 48.35 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Honduras peaked at 49.17 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.68 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
That places Honduras 106th out of 220 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Honduras, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7.31 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 6.68 terawatt-hours | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 6.68 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 7.29 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 7.31 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 6.68 terawatt-hours | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 7.11 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 7.15 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 8.08 terawatt-hours | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 9.84 terawatt-hours | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 10.98 terawatt-hours | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 10.84 terawatt-hours | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 11.24 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 10.97 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 12.29 terawatt-hours | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 14.21 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 15.51 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 15.76 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 17.92 terawatt-hours | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 18.88 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 17.38 terawatt-hours | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 20.53 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2002 | 21.63 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 23.88 terawatt-hours | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 26.64 terawatt-hours | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 26.59 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 24.5 terawatt-hours | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 31.48 terawatt-hours | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 30.79 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 27.56 terawatt-hours | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 28.37 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 29.06 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 31.53 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 31.92 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 34.52 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 38.2 terawatt-hours | +10.7% |
| 2016 | 35.01 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 35.48 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 35.62 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 39.96 terawatt-hours | +12.2% |
| 2020 | 36.05 terawatt-hours | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 41.36 terawatt-hours | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 43.66 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 49.17 terawatt-hours | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 48.35 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 48.35 terawatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.49 terawatt-hours, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 48.35 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 34.38 terawatt-hours, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.41 terawatt-hours | 6.68 terawatt-hours | 9.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.86 terawatt-hours | 10.84 terawatt-hours | 18.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.1 terawatt-hours | 17.38 terawatt-hours | 31.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.97 terawatt-hours | 28.37 terawatt-hours | 39.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.72 terawatt-hours | 36.05 terawatt-hours | 49.17 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
More energy & mining data for Honduras
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.15 % 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 17.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Honduras?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Honduras was 48.35 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 49.17 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.68 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Honduras rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Honduras ranks 106th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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.