Fossil fuel consumption in Mozambique
Mozambique: Fossil fuel consumption was 47.61 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 106th of 214 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.
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
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2024)
- Gas production 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 58.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 75.3% (2023)
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 106th out of 214 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.