Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate was -5.78 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-5.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
76th
of 102 countries
All-time high
53.21 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-9.89 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
102
1923–2024
Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan, 1923–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Japan recorded -5.78 % change on previous year for fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 53.21 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -9.89 % change on previous year, in 1970.
Japan ranks 76th of 102 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | -1.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1925 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1926 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1927 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1928 | -1.18 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1929 | 7.94 % change on previous year | -774.6% |
| 1930 | 7.35 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1931 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1932 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1933 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1934 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1935 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1936 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1937 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1938 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -157.2% |
| 1939 | -2.86 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1940 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1941 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1942 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1943 | -3.23 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1944 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1945 | -3.45 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1946 | -3.57 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1947 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -333.3% |
| 1948 | 30.77 % change on previous year | +269.2% |
| 1949 | 13.73 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1950 | 18.97 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1951 | 20.29 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1952 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1953 | 20.88 % change on previous year | +116.6% |
| 1954 | 28.18 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 1955 | 10.64 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1956 | 13.46 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1957 | 37.85 % change on previous year | +181.2% |
| 1958 | 50.82 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 1959 | 37.77 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 1960 | 44.18 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1961 | 53.21 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 1962 | 27.59 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1963 | 35.34 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1964 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1965 | -3 % change on previous year | -134.3% |
| 1966 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -252.2% |
| 1967 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 1968 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 1969 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1970 | -9.89 % change on previous year | -217.7% |
| 1971 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 1972 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1973 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +180.9% |
| 1974 | -0.8865 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1975 | -5.29 % change on previous year | +496.5% |
| 1976 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 1977 | 12.47 % change on previous year | +433.1% |
| 1978 | -5.81 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 1979 | -8.6 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1980 | -7.64 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1981 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1982 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1983 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -202.8% |
| 1984 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1985 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +294.8% |
| 1986 | -6.33 % change on previous year | -218.7% |
| 1987 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -164.1% |
| 1988 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -196.1% |
| 1989 | -4.05 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 14.61 % change on previous year | -460.3% |
| 1991 | 5 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1992 | -0.9333 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 1993 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -446.4% |
| 1994 | -0.8924 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 1995 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -277.5% |
| 1996 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -246.1% |
| 1997 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -300.5% |
| 1998 | -0.7779 % change on previous year | -116.8% |
| 1999 | 0.3505 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 2000 | 7.84 % change on previous year | +2138.0% |
| 2001 | -0.4734 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2002 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -2358.3% |
| 2003 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 2004 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 2006 | 10.24 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 2007 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2008 | -0.4605 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2009 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +704.5% |
| 2010 | -7.89 % change on previous year | +113.0% |
| 2011 | -0.1093 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2012 | -4.65 % change on previous year | +4155.1% |
| 2013 | -8.67 % change on previous year | +86.3% |
| 2014 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2015 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2016 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -368.8% |
| 2017 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 2018 | -8.77 % change on previous year | -290.5% |
| 2019 | -9.18 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2020 | -9.05 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 0.3986 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2022 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -1806.0% |
| 2023 | -5.98 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2024 | -5.78 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.1538 % change on previous year | -1.18 % change on previous year | 7.94 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1930s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -2.86 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.02 % change on previous year | -3.57 % change on previous year | 30.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 24.85 % change on previous year | 9.64 % change on previous year | 50.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 19.18 % change on previous year | -3 % change on previous year | 53.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.5949 % change on previous year | -9.89 % change on previous year | 12.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.62 % change on previous year | -7.64 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.45 % change on previous year | -2.31 % change on previous year | 14.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.47 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 10.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.94 % change on previous year | -9.18 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.44 % change on previous year | -9.05 % change on previous year | 0.3986 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 73 Libya -5.13 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Serbia -5.29 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Viet Nam -5.6 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Croatia -5.82 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Syria -5.87 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Ireland -6.14 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan?
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate in Japan was -5.78 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 53.21 % change on previous year in 1961.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.89 % change on previous year in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 76th out of 102 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fossil fuel production by fuel, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel production by fuel. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel production by fuel Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel production by fuel. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.