Fossil fuel production in Colombia
Colombia: Fossil fuel production was 383.04 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production in Colombia, 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 Colombia stood at 383.04 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 16.6% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production in Colombia peaked at 733.39 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 32.02 terawatt-hours, in 1981.
That places Colombia 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 78.83 terawatt-hours | 32.02 terawatt-hours | 151.68 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1990s | 209.56 terawatt-hours | 160.74 terawatt-hours | 269.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 454.5 terawatt-hours | 306.88 terawatt-hours | 587.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 694.76 terawatt-hours | 593.98 terawatt-hours | 733.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 482.31 terawatt-hours | 383.04 terawatt-hours | 553.34 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production in Colombia?
- Fossil fuel production in Colombia was 383.04 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 733.39 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.02 terawatt-hours in 1981.
- How does Colombia rank for fossil fuel production?
- Colombia ranks 10th out of 34 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel production rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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Measured in terawatt-hours.