Fossil fuel consumption in Nepal
Nepal: Fossil fuel consumption was 41.57 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
41.57 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
111th
of 220 countries
All-time high
42.75 terawatt-hours
in 2022
All-time low
1.52 terawatt-hours
in 1981
Years of data
45
1980–2024
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 111th out of 220 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.
Fossil fuel consumption in Nepal, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.63 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 1.52 terawatt-hours | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 2.18 terawatt-hours | +43.1% |
| 1983 | 2.24 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 2.23 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 1.94 terawatt-hours | -12.8% |
| 1986 | 2.72 terawatt-hours | +40.2% |
| 1987 | 2.97 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 2.85 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 2.87 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 2.84 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 3.6 terawatt-hours | +26.7% |
| 1992 | 4.09 terawatt-hours | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 4.16 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 4.82 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 4.99 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 6.08 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 1997 | 7.21 terawatt-hours | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 9.11 terawatt-hours | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 9.89 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 9.78 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 10 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 10.03 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 10.6 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 10.06 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 10.36 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 9.47 terawatt-hours | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 9.1 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 10.98 terawatt-hours | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 12.74 terawatt-hours | +16.0% |
| 2010 | 13.84 terawatt-hours | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 14.53 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 15.86 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 16.88 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 18.31 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 15.85 terawatt-hours | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 26.14 terawatt-hours | +64.9% |
| 2017 | 30.2 terawatt-hours | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 34.36 terawatt-hours | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 28.62 terawatt-hours | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 36.66 terawatt-hours | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 37.47 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 42.75 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 2023 | 39.13 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 41.57 terawatt-hours | +6.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 41.57 terawatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.49 terawatt-hours, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 41.57 terawatt-hours is below the median for South Asia, which is 64.79 terawatt-hours, 64% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
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
- 108 Mozambique 47.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 109 Slovenia 43.53 terawatt-hours compare
- 110 Estonia 43.26 terawatt-hours compare
- 112 El Salvador 39.65 terawatt-hours compare
- 113 Armenia 39.26 terawatt-hours compare
- 114 Costa Rica 38.06 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Nepal
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 5.6 % 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 23.0% (2022)
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 111th out of 220 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.