Fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique
Mozambique: Fossil fuel consumption was 47.61 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47.61 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 9.5%
World rank
108th
of 220 countries
All-time high
49.1 terawatt-hours
in 2017
All-time low
3.97 terawatt-hours
in 1994
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique stood at 47.61 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 9.5% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique peaked at 49.1 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.97 terawatt-hours, in 1994.
Mozambique ranks 108th 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7.99 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 6.74 terawatt-hours | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 7.97 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 1983 | 7.97 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7.37 terawatt-hours | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 7.97 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 4.1 terawatt-hours | -48.6% |
| 1987 | 4.16 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 6.15 terawatt-hours | +47.8% |
| 1989 | 4.87 terawatt-hours | -20.7% |
| 1990 | 4.28 terawatt-hours | -12.1% |
| 1991 | 4.25 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 4.23 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 4.16 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 3.97 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 4.35 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 4.36 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 4.47 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 5.27 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 1999 | 5.45 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 7.16 terawatt-hours | +31.3% |
| 2001 | 7.54 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 6.86 terawatt-hours | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 8.71 terawatt-hours | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 7.44 terawatt-hours | -14.5% |
| 2005 | 8.05 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 8.73 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 11.18 terawatt-hours | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 10.14 terawatt-hours | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 10.81 terawatt-hours | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 10.62 terawatt-hours | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 16.9 terawatt-hours | +59.2% |
| 2012 | 25.36 terawatt-hours | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 30.29 terawatt-hours | +19.4% |
| 2014 | 34.95 terawatt-hours | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 39.06 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2016 | 46.14 terawatt-hours | +18.1% |
| 2017 | 49.1 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 34.37 terawatt-hours | -30.0% |
| 2019 | 36.57 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 32.85 terawatt-hours | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 39.63 terawatt-hours | +20.6% |
| 2022 | 42.76 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 43.49 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 47.61 terawatt-hours | +9.5% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 47.61 terawatt-hours is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.59 terawatt-hours, 3.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 47.61 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.75 terawatt-hours, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.53 terawatt-hours | 4.1 terawatt-hours | 7.99 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.48 terawatt-hours | 3.97 terawatt-hours | 5.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.66 terawatt-hours | 6.86 terawatt-hours | 11.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.33 terawatt-hours | 10.62 terawatt-hours | 49.1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.27 terawatt-hours | 32.85 terawatt-hours | 47.61 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More energy & mining data for Mozambique
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.69 % 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 21.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique was 47.61 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 49.1 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.97 terawatt-hours in 1994.
- How does Mozambique rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Mozambique ranks 108th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.