Fossil fuel consumption in Niger
Niger: Fossil fuel consumption was 12.59 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.59 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
152nd
of 220 countries
All-time high
13.53 terawatt-hours
in 2023
All-time low
2.25 terawatt-hours
in 1986
Years of data
45
1980–2024
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 152nd 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.55 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 2.6 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 2.69 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 2.59 terawatt-hours | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 2.71 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 2.72 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.25 terawatt-hours | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 2.43 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 1988 | 3.5 terawatt-hours | +44.1% |
| 1989 | 3.59 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 3.54 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 3.59 terawatt-hours | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 3.5 terawatt-hours | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 3.69 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 3.72 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 3.85 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 3.86 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 3.88 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 4.02 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 3.79 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 3.11 terawatt-hours | -17.9% |
| 2001 | 3.03 terawatt-hours | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 3.24 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 3.56 terawatt-hours | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 3.87 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 3.59 terawatt-hours | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 3.55 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 4.27 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 5.03 terawatt-hours | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 6.34 terawatt-hours | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 6.31 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 8.54 terawatt-hours | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 9.72 terawatt-hours | +13.9% |
| 2014 | 9.06 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 9.55 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 8.87 terawatt-hours | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 8.53 terawatt-hours | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 7.47 terawatt-hours | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 11.21 terawatt-hours | +50.1% |
| 2020 | 11.27 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 10.11 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 12.34 terawatt-hours | +22.1% |
| 2023 | 13.53 terawatt-hours | +9.7% |
| 2024 | 12.59 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 12.59 terawatt-hours is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.59 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 12.59 terawatt-hours is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.75 terawatt-hours, 71% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- 149 Bahamas 13.88 terawatt-hours compare
- 150 New Caledonia 12.95 terawatt-hours compare
- 151 Iceland 12.6 terawatt-hours compare
- 153 Togo 11.06 terawatt-hours compare
- 154 United States Virgin Islands 9.84 terawatt-hours compare
- 155 Montenegro 9.62 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -6.6 % 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 12.8% (2024)
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 152nd out of 220 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.