Fossil fuel production in Vietnam
Vietnam: Fossil fuel production was 297.03 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production in Vietnam, 1981–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel production in Vietnam is 297.03 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production in Vietnam peaked at 324.7 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 32.56 terawatt-hours, in 1984.
Vietnam ranks 13th of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 38.21 terawatt-hours | 32.56 terawatt-hours | 41.03 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1990s | 51.39 terawatt-hours | 33.22 terawatt-hours | 76.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 187.11 terawatt-hours | 75.61 terawatt-hours | 287.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.66 terawatt-hours | 250.15 terawatt-hours | 303.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 303.35 terawatt-hours | 285.45 terawatt-hours | 324.7 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production in Vietnam?
- Fossil fuel production in Vietnam was 297.03 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 324.7 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.56 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- How does Vietnam rank for fossil fuel production?
- Vietnam ranks 13th out of 34 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel production rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.