Fossil fuel consumption in Ukraine
Ukraine: Fossil fuel consumption was 478.03 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▼ Falling
Fossil fuel consumption in Ukraine, 1985–2025
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 Ukraine is 478.03 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in Ukraine peaked at 2,947 terawatt-hours in 1990 and was at its lowest, 447.49 terawatt-hours, in 2023.
Ukraine ranks 43rd of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2,610 terawatt-hours | 2,513 terawatt-hours | 2,681 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,881 terawatt-hours | 1,334 terawatt-hours | 2,947 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,297 terawatt-hours | 1,074 terawatt-hours | 1,341 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 935.73 terawatt-hours | 713.5 terawatt-hours | 1,205 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 535.65 terawatt-hours | 447.49 terawatt-hours | 698.69 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
More energy & mining data for Ukraine
- Fuel imports 12.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.2% (2024)
- Gas production 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 160.61 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,120 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 0.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in Ukraine?
- Fossil fuel consumption in Ukraine was 478.03 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 2,947 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 447.49 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- How does Ukraine rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- Ukraine ranks 43rd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.