Fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland
Ireland: Fossil fuel production by fuel was 11.53 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland, 1900–2024
Source: 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. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland is 11.53 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and up 627.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland peaked at 36.93 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
Ireland ranks 66th of 219 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.76 terawatt-hours | 9.47 terawatt-hours | 25.65 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.4 terawatt-hours | 14.25 terawatt-hours | 29.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.1 terawatt-hours | 4.09 terawatt-hours | 12.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.5 terawatt-hours | 1.39 terawatt-hours | 36.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.46 terawatt-hours | 11.53 terawatt-hours | 21.75 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 50.7 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs gdp per capita 13.96 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland?
- Fossil fuel production by fuel in Ireland was 11.53 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to 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.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 36.93 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Ireland rank for fossil fuel production by fuel?
- Ireland ranks 66th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel production by fuel rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 627.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from 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, published as part of Fossil fuel production by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.