Fossil fuel consumption in Philippines
Philippines: Fossil fuel consumption was 578.19 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Philippines, 1965–2025
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
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in Philippines is 578.19 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Philippines peaked at 594.45 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 57.92 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Philippines 36th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 72.79 terawatt-hours | 57.92 terawatt-hours | 89.07 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 116.05 terawatt-hours | 90.23 terawatt-hours | 140.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 122.12 terawatt-hours | 101.84 terawatt-hours | 145.89 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 208.74 terawatt-hours | 152.68 terawatt-hours | 263.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 260.78 terawatt-hours | 248.28 terawatt-hours | 274.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 380.72 terawatt-hours | 290.33 terawatt-hours | 499.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 526.6 terawatt-hours | 448.59 terawatt-hours | 594.45 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Philippines?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Philippines was 578.19 terawatt-hours in 2025, 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 594.45 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.92 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Philippines rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Philippines ranks 36th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.