Fossil fuels in Australia
Australia: Fossil fuels was 3,024 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,024
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
6th
of 220 countries
All-time high
3,804
in 2019
All-time low
42.52
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Fossil fuels in Australia, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Australia recorded 3,024 for fossil fuels in 2025.
The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuels in Australia peaked at 3,804 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42.52, in 1900.
Australia ranks 6th of 220 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuels in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 42.52 | — |
| 1901 | 45.84 | +7.8% |
| 1902 | 45.68 | -0.4% |
| 1903 | 47.36 | +3.7% |
| 1904 | 45.64 | -3.6% |
| 1905 | 49.9 | +9.3% |
| 1906 | 57.24 | +14.7% |
| 1907 | 64.46 | +12.6% |
| 1908 | 67.87 | +5.3% |
| 1909 | 54.51 | -19.7% |
| 1910 | 64.83 | +18.9% |
| 1911 | 70.27 | +8.4% |
| 1912 | 78.1 | +11.2% |
| 1913 | 82.67 | +5.8% |
| 1914 | 82.85 | +0.2% |
| 1915 | 75.99 | -8.3% |
| 1916 | 65.33 | -14.0% |
| 1917 | 68 | +4.1% |
| 1918 | 72.75 | +7.0% |
| 1919 | 70.21 | -3.5% |
| 1920 | 85.69 | +22.1% |
| 1921 | 85.42 | -0.3% |
| 1922 | 81.53 | -4.6% |
| 1923 | 83.66 | +2.6% |
| 1924 | 91.95 | +9.9% |
| 1925 | 93.05 | +1.2% |
| 1926 | 90.91 | -2.3% |
| 1927 | 93.87 | +3.3% |
| 1928 | 83.02 | -11.6% |
| 1929 | 73.59 | -11.4% |
| 1930 | 68.28 | -7.2% |
| 1931 | 61.71 | -9.6% |
| 1932 | 64.04 | +3.8% |
| 1933 | 67.33 | +5.1% |
| 1934 | 70.67 | +5.0% |
| 1935 | 78.34 | +10.9% |
| 1936 | 83.71 | +6.9% |
| 1937 | 89.32 | +6.7% |
| 1938 | 87.67 | -1.8% |
| 1939 | 99.72 | +13.7% |
| 1940 | 89.33 | -10.4% |
| 1941 | 106.64 | +19.4% |
| 1942 | 112.21 | +5.2% |
| 1943 | 107.9 | -3.8% |
| 1944 | 104.79 | -2.9% |
| 1945 | 99.91 | -4.7% |
| 1946 | 107.44 | +7.5% |
| 1947 | 114.9 | +6.9% |
| 1948 | 116.03 | +1.0% |
| 1949 | 113.31 | -2.3% |
| 1950 | 129.3 | +14.1% |
| 1951 | 137.74 | +6.5% |
| 1952 | 150.36 | +9.2% |
| 1953 | 143.56 | -4.5% |
| 1954 | 154.72 | +7.8% |
| 1955 | 153.44 | -0.8% |
| 1956 | 154.4 | +0.6% |
| 1957 | 158.06 | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 162.61 | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 164.16 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 182.89 | +11.4% |
| 1961 | 194.68 | +6.4% |
| 1962 | 199.08 | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 204.81 | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 222.06 | +8.4% |
| 1965 | 251.34 | +13.2% |
| 1966 | 264.69 | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 277.46 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 309.34 | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 340.27 | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 360.24 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 338.36 | -6.1% |
| 1972 | 410.21 | +21.2% |
| 1973 | 418.62 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 441.08 | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 462.04 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 514.58 | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 546.09 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 549.13 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 574.38 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 695.88 | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 788.57 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 804.95 | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 838.74 | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 880.92 | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 1,074 | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 1,143 | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 1,194 | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 1,173 | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 1,275 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 1,335 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 1,384 | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1,477 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | 1,484 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 1,517 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 1,592 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 1,641 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 1,789 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 1,832 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 1,932 | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 1,997 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 2,158 | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 2,224 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 2,299 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 2,389 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 2,501 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 2,557 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 2,641 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 2,721 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 2,823 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 2,915 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 2,851 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 3,092 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 3,324 | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 3,559 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 3,556 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 3,563 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 3,473 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 3,717 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 3,804 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 3,494 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 3,407 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 3,180 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 3,189 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 3,252 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 3,024 | -7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 52.1 | 42.52 | 67.87 | 10 |
| 1910s | 73.1 | 64.83 | 82.85 | 10 |
| 1920s | 86.27 | 73.59 | 93.87 | 10 |
| 1930s | 77.08 | 61.71 | 99.72 | 10 |
| 1940s | 107.25 | 89.33 | 116.03 | 10 |
| 1950s | 150.83 | 129.3 | 164.16 | 10 |
| 1960s | 244.66 | 182.89 | 340.27 | 10 |
| 1970s | 461.47 | 338.36 | 574.38 | 10 |
| 1980s | 986.79 | 695.88 | 1,275 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,598 | 1,335 | 1,932 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,431 | 1,997 | 2,823 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,385 | 2,851 | 3,804 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,258 | 3,024 | 3,494 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 3 Indonesia 4,454 compare
- 4 USSR 4,014 compare
- 5 United States 3,067 compare
- 7 Russia 2,545 compare
- 8 South Africa 1,552 compare
- 9 Kazakhstan 568.47 compare
More energy & mining data for Australia
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2025)
- Fuel exports 26.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 34.6% (2025)
- Gas production 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,486 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 55,080 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuels in Australia?
- Fossil fuels in Australia was 3,024 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuels recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,804 in 2019.
- What is the lowest fossil fuels recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.52 in 1900.
- How does Australia rank for fossil fuels?
- Australia ranks 6th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuels rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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