Fossil fuel consumption in Niger
Niger: Fossil fuel consumption was 12.59 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 12.59 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Niger peaked at 13.53 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.25 terawatt-hours, in 1986.
Niger ranks 148th 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 | 2.76 terawatt-hours | 2.25 terawatt-hours | 3.59 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.74 terawatt-hours | 3.5 terawatt-hours | 4.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.71 terawatt-hours | 3.03 terawatt-hours | 5.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.56 terawatt-hours | 6.31 terawatt-hours | 11.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.97 terawatt-hours | 10.11 terawatt-hours | 13.53 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 145 Bahamas 13.88 terawatt-hours compare
- 146 New Caledonia 12.95 terawatt-hours compare
- 147 Iceland 12.6 terawatt-hours compare
- 149 Togo 11.06 terawatt-hours compare
- 150 United States Virgin Islands 9.84 terawatt-hours compare
- 151 Montenegro 9.62 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 88.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 45.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Niger?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Niger was 12.59 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 13.53 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 terawatt-hours in 1986.
- How does Niger rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Niger ranks 148th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.