Fossil fuel consumption in Nepal
Nepal: Fossil fuel consumption was 41.57 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Nepal, 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 Nepal stood at 41.57 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 127.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Nepal peaked at 42.75 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.52 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
That places Nepal 109th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 2.32 terawatt-hours | 1.52 terawatt-hours | 2.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.68 terawatt-hours | 2.84 terawatt-hours | 9.89 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.31 terawatt-hours | 9.1 terawatt-hours | 12.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.46 terawatt-hours | 13.84 terawatt-hours | 34.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.52 terawatt-hours | 36.66 terawatt-hours | 42.75 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 106 Mozambique 47.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 107 Slovenia 43.53 terawatt-hours compare
- 108 Estonia 43.26 terawatt-hours compare
- 110 El Salvador 39.65 terawatt-hours compare
- 111 Armenia 39.26 terawatt-hours compare
- 112 Costa Rica 38.06 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Nepal
- Fuel imports 23.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 1.4% (2022)
- 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 0.0% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Nepal?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Nepal was 41.57 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 42.75 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.52 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Nepal rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Nepal ranks 109th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.