Fossil fuel production in Canada
Canada: Fossil fuel production was 302.64 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▼ Falling
Fossil fuel production in Canada, 1981–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel production in Canada stood at 302.64 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production in Canada peaked at 527.21 terawatt-hours in 1997 and was at its lowest, 269.32 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
That places Canada 12th out of 34 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 45 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 372.1 terawatt-hours | 269.32 terawatt-hours | 477.33 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1990s | 483.68 terawatt-hours | 431.54 terawatt-hours | 527.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 413.65 terawatt-hours | 369.97 terawatt-hours | 462.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 388.38 terawatt-hours | 334.61 terawatt-hours | 419.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 327.62 terawatt-hours | 302.64 terawatt-hours | 352.5 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More energy & mining data for Canada
- Fuel imports 6.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.2% (2024)
- Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 27.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production in Canada?
- Fossil fuel production in Canada was 302.64 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 527.21 terawatt-hours in 1997.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 269.32 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Canada rank for fossil fuel production?
- Canada ranks 12th out of 34 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel production rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.