Fossil fuel consumption in Paraguay
Paraguay: Fossil fuel consumption was 31.17 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Paraguay, 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 Paraguay stood at 31.17 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Paraguay peaked at 35.01 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.37 terawatt-hours, in 1982.
Paraguay ranks 121st 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 | 6.73 terawatt-hours | 5.37 terawatt-hours | 9.97 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.89 terawatt-hours | 8.71 terawatt-hours | 16.83 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.5 terawatt-hours | 13.73 terawatt-hours | 17.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.42 terawatt-hours | 19.83 terawatt-hours | 34.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.99 terawatt-hours | 30.9 terawatt-hours | 35.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
- 118 Uruguay 34.38 terawatt-hours compare
- 119 Afghanistan 32.76 terawatt-hours compare
- 120 Papua New Guinea 31.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 122 Equatorial Guinea 30.67 terawatt-hours compare
- 123 Cyprus 30.5 terawatt-hours compare
- 124 Benin 30.07 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Paraguay
- Fuel imports 10.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.7% (2025)
- 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 11.0% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 63.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Paraguay?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Paraguay was 31.17 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 35.01 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.37 terawatt-hours in 1982.
- How does Paraguay rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Paraguay ranks 121st out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.