Fossil fuel consumption in Poland
Poland: Fossil fuel consumption was 999.07 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▼ Falling
Fossil fuel consumption in Poland, 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
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption in Poland stood at 999.07 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Poland peaked at 1,551 terawatt-hours in 1987 and was at its lowest, 773.32 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Poland 28th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 61 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 835.94 terawatt-hours | 773.32 terawatt-hours | 933.4 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,193 terawatt-hours | 982.5 terawatt-hours | 1,422 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,450 terawatt-hours | 1,341 terawatt-hours | 1,551 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,127 terawatt-hours | 1,056 terawatt-hours | 1,183 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,044 terawatt-hours | 987.57 terawatt-hours | 1,099 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,089 terawatt-hours | 1,023 terawatt-hours | 1,151 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,036 terawatt-hours | 974.18 terawatt-hours | 1,128 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Poland?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Poland was 999.07 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,551 terawatt-hours in 1987.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 773.32 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Poland rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Poland ranks 28th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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.