Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand
Thailand: Fossil fuel consumption was 1,282 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand, 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
Thailand recorded 1,282 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2025.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Thailand peaked at 1,384 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 28.22 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Thailand 20th out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 40.4 terawatt-hours | 28.22 terawatt-hours | 53.38 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 98.8 terawatt-hours | 61.99 terawatt-hours | 135.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 185.92 terawatt-hours | 137.4 terawatt-hours | 284.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 547.95 terawatt-hours | 339.33 terawatt-hours | 710.83 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 934.16 terawatt-hours | 722.59 terawatt-hours | 1,075 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,288 terawatt-hours | 1,146 terawatt-hours | 1,384 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,278 terawatt-hours | 1,261 terawatt-hours | 1,309 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Thailand?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Thailand was 1,282 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,384 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.22 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Thailand rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Thailand ranks 20th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.