Fossil fuel consumption in United States
United States: Fossil fuel consumption was 21,677 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▲ Rising
Fossil fuel consumption in United States, 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 United States stood at 21,677 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in United States peaked at 23,580 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 13,798 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places United States 2nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 61 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,225 terawatt-hours | 13,798 terawatt-hours | 16,733 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 18,679 terawatt-hours | 17,340 terawatt-hours | 19,896 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 18,510 terawatt-hours | 17,279 terawatt-hours | 19,996 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,116 terawatt-hours | 19,687 terawatt-hours | 22,604 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,995 terawatt-hours | 21,399 terawatt-hours | 23,580 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,731 terawatt-hours | 21,193 terawatt-hours | 22,212 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,107 terawatt-hours | 19,944 terawatt-hours | 21,677 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 China 39,443 terawatt-hours compare
- 1 Ireland 136.04 terawatt-hours compare
- 2 Malta 35.03 terawatt-hours compare
- 3 India 10,100 terawatt-hours compare
- 3 Luxembourg 30.8 terawatt-hours compare
- 4 Guadeloupe 0 terawatt-hours compare
- 4 Martinique 0 terawatt-hours compare
- 4 Russia 7,782 terawatt-hours compare
- 5 Japan 3,923 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 45.61 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in United States?
- Fossil fuel consumption in United States was 21,677 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 23,580 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,798 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United States rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.