Fossil fuel consumption in Malta
Malta: Fossil fuel consumption was 35.03 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Malta, 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
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption in Malta stood at 35.03 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Malta peaked at 39.4 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.43 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
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 | 6.04 terawatt-hours | 4.43 terawatt-hours | 7.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.02 terawatt-hours | 8.11 terawatt-hours | 12.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.05 terawatt-hours | 18.51 terawatt-hours | 25.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.02 terawatt-hours | 26.04 terawatt-hours | 39.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.5 terawatt-hours | 34.65 terawatt-hours | 39.4 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More energy & mining data for Malta
- Fuel imports 21.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 10.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Malta?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Malta was 35.03 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 39.4 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.43 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Malta rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Malta ranks 2nd out of 5 regions with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.