Fossil fuel consumption in India
India: Fossil fuel consumption was 10,100 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in India, 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
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in India is 10,100 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in India peaked at 10,122 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 562.77 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
India ranks 3rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 611.05 terawatt-hours | 562.77 terawatt-hours | 693.51 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 828.84 terawatt-hours | 670.03 terawatt-hours | 1,016 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,430 terawatt-hours | 1,048 terawatt-hours | 1,945 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,649 terawatt-hours | 2,086 terawatt-hours | 3,257 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,244 terawatt-hours | 3,442 terawatt-hours | 5,566 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,115 terawatt-hours | 5,787 terawatt-hours | 8,373 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,215 terawatt-hours | 7,856 terawatt-hours | 10,122 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in India?
- Fossil fuel consumption in India was 10,100 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 10,122 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 562.77 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does India rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- India ranks 3rd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.