Fossil fuel consumption in Libya
Libya: Fossil fuel consumption was 246.24 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Fossil fuel consumption in Libya, 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 Libya is 246.24 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Libya peaked at 277.09 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 104.3 terawatt-hours, in 1982.
That places Libya 56th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 45 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 121.53 terawatt-hours | 104.3 terawatt-hours | 140.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.98 terawatt-hours | 145.05 terawatt-hours | 180.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 221.19 terawatt-hours | 210.43 terawatt-hours | 250.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 223.75 terawatt-hours | 173.07 terawatt-hours | 277.09 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 218.7 terawatt-hours | 179.42 terawatt-hours | 246.24 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More energy & mining data for Libya
- Fuel imports 13.1% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2019)
- Gas production 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 117.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 15,721 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 94.4% (2019)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 20.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Libya?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Libya was 246.24 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 277.09 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.3 terawatt-hours in 1982.
- How does Libya rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Libya ranks 56th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Libya 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.