Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States
United States: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel was 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
30,919 kilowatt-hours per person
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
15th
of 219 countries
All-time high
30,937 kilowatt-hours per person
in 1969
All-time low
986.78 kilowatt-hours per person
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States, 1900–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States stood at 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States peaked at 30,937 kilowatt-hours per person in 1969 and was at its lowest, 986.78 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1900.
That places United States 15th out of 219 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.
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 986.78 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1901 | 1,073 kilowatt-hours per person | +8.8% |
| 1902 | 1,156 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.7% |
| 1903 | 1,235 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.8% |
| 1904 | 1,311 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.1% |
| 1905 | 1,383 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.5% |
| 1906 | 1,453 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.0% |
| 1907 | 1,519 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.6% |
| 1908 | 1,582 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.2% |
| 1909 | 1,644 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.9% |
| 1910 | 1,705 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.7% |
| 1911 | 1,769 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.7% |
| 1912 | 1,832 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.6% |
| 1913 | 1,895 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.4% |
| 1914 | 1,956 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.2% |
| 1915 | 2,015 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.0% |
| 1916 | 2,072 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.8% |
| 1917 | 2,127 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.7% |
| 1918 | 2,179 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.5% |
| 1919 | 2,229 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.3% |
| 1920 | 2,277 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.2% |
| 1921 | 2,323 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.0% |
| 1922 | 2,367 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.9% |
| 1923 | 2,732 kilowatt-hours per person | +15.4% |
| 1924 | 3,087 kilowatt-hours per person | +13.0% |
| 1925 | 3,430 kilowatt-hours per person | +11.1% |
| 1926 | 3,763 kilowatt-hours per person | +9.7% |
| 1927 | 4,086 kilowatt-hours per person | +8.6% |
| 1928 | 4,398 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.6% |
| 1929 | 4,537 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.2% |
| 1930 | 4,678 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.1% |
| 1931 | 4,823 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.1% |
| 1932 | 4,973 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.1% |
| 1933 | 5,127 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.1% |
| 1934 | 5,278 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.0% |
| 1935 | 5,427 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.8% |
| 1936 | 5,574 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.7% |
| 1937 | 5,719 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.6% |
| 1938 | 6,162 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.8% |
| 1939 | 6,590 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.9% |
| 1940 | 7,000 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.2% |
| 1941 | 7,392 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.6% |
| 1942 | 7,764 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.0% |
| 1943 | 8,114 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.5% |
| 1944 | 8,454 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.2% |
| 1945 | 8,782 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.9% |
| 1946 | 9,101 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.6% |
| 1947 | 9,903 kilowatt-hours per person | +8.8% |
| 1948 | 10,974 kilowatt-hours per person | +10.8% |
| 1949 | 11,388 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.8% |
| 1950 | 12,501 kilowatt-hours per person | +9.8% |
| 1951 | 14,623 kilowatt-hours per person | +17.0% |
| 1952 | 15,484 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 15,988 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.2% |
| 1954 | 16,395 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 17,364 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.9% |
| 1956 | 18,325 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.5% |
| 1957 | 19,109 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.3% |
| 1958 | 19,428 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 20,866 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.4% |
| 1960 | 21,738 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 22,045 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.4% |
| 1962 | 22,680 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 23,710 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 24,663 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 25,157 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.0% |
| 1966 | 26,631 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 27,782 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 29,206 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 30,937 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 27,501 kilowatt-hours per person | -11.1% |
| 1971 | 27,927 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.5% |
| 1972 | 27,521 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 27,219 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 25,772 kilowatt-hours per person | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 23,641 kilowatt-hours per person | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 23,232 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 23,115 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 22,802 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 23,269 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 22,844 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 22,377 kilowatt-hours per person | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 20,598 kilowatt-hours per person | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 18,468 kilowatt-hours per person | -10.3% |
| 1984 | 19,844 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.5% |
| 1985 | 18,531 kilowatt-hours per person | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 17,884 kilowatt-hours per person | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 18,361 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 18,688 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 18,779 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 19,078 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 18,747 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 18,669 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 18,664 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 19,223 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 18,766 kilowatt-hours per person | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 18,837 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 18,706 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 18,736 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 18,299 kilowatt-hours per person | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 18,424 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 18,710 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 17,808 kilowatt-hours per person | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 17,863 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 17,184 kilowatt-hours per person | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 16,551 kilowatt-hours per person | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 16,795 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 17,290 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 17,906 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 18,102 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 18,490 kilowatt-hours per person | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 19,654 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 20,470 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 20,483 kilowatt-hours per person | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 21,810 kilowatt-hours per person | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 22,700 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 22,096 kilowatt-hours per person | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 22,489 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 25,098 kilowatt-hours per person | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 27,476 kilowatt-hours per person | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 27,246 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 27,765 kilowatt-hours per person | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 29,007 kilowatt-hours per person | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 29,955 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 29,872 kilowatt-hours per person | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,334 kilowatt-hours per person | 986.78 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,644 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1910s | 1,978 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,705 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,229 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1920s | 3,300 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,277 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,537 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1930s | 5,435 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,678 kilowatt-hours per person | 6,590 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1940s | 8,887 kilowatt-hours per person | 7,000 kilowatt-hours per person | 11,388 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1950s | 17,008 kilowatt-hours per person | 12,501 kilowatt-hours per person | 20,866 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1960s | 25,455 kilowatt-hours per person | 21,738 kilowatt-hours per person | 30,937 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 25,200 kilowatt-hours per person | 22,802 kilowatt-hours per person | 27,927 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,637 kilowatt-hours per person | 17,884 kilowatt-hours per person | 22,844 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,773 kilowatt-hours per person | 18,299 kilowatt-hours per person | 19,223 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,663 kilowatt-hours per person | 16,551 kilowatt-hours per person | 18,710 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,077 kilowatt-hours per person | 18,490 kilowatt-hours per person | 27,476 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,127 kilowatt-hours per person | 27,246 kilowatt-hours per person | 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 12 Saudi Arabia 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 13 Equatorial Guinea 38,081 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 14 Azerbaijan 36,394 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 16 Kuwait 30,898 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 17 Iran 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 18 Israel 27,256 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for United States
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (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 7.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States?
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in United States was 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person 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 production per person, by fuel recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 30,937 kilowatt-hours per person in 1969.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production per person, by fuel recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 986.78 kilowatt-hours per person in 1900.
- How does United States rank for fossil fuel production per person, by fuel?
- United States ranks 15th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 production per person, by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.