Fossil fuels in Japan
Japan: Fossil fuels was 3.16 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.16
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
53rd
of 220 countries
All-time high
434.2
in 1941
All-time low
3.16
in 2025
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Fossil fuels in Japan, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuels in Japan is 3.16, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 126 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.4% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuels in Japan peaked at 434.2 in 1941 and was at its lowest, 3.16, in 2025.
Japan ranks 53rd of 220 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuels in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 57.46 | — |
| 1901 | 69.22 | +20.5% |
| 1902 | 74.55 | +7.7% |
| 1903 | 77.55 | +4.0% |
| 1904 | 82.41 | +6.3% |
| 1905 | 88.7 | +7.6% |
| 1906 | 99.78 | +12.5% |
| 1907 | 106.11 | +6.3% |
| 1908 | 113.97 | +7.4% |
| 1909 | 115.73 | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 120.59 | +4.2% |
| 1911 | 135.56 | +12.4% |
| 1912 | 150.99 | +11.4% |
| 1913 | 163.82 | +8.5% |
| 1914 | 171.33 | +4.6% |
| 1915 | 157.49 | -8.1% |
| 1916 | 176.02 | +11.8% |
| 1917 | 202.68 | +15.1% |
| 1918 | 215.53 | +6.3% |
| 1919 | 240.45 | +11.6% |
| 1920 | 224.87 | -6.5% |
| 1921 | 201.59 | -10.4% |
| 1922 | 213 | +5.7% |
| 1923 | 222.53 | +4.5% |
| 1924 | 231.51 | +4.0% |
| 1925 | 241.84 | +4.5% |
| 1926 | 241.57 | -0.1% |
| 1927 | 257.76 | +6.7% |
| 1928 | 260.2 | +0.9% |
| 1929 | 263.23 | +1.2% |
| 1930 | 241.09 | -8.4% |
| 1931 | 215.06 | -10.8% |
| 1932 | 215.54 | +0.2% |
| 1933 | 249.87 | +15.9% |
| 1934 | 275.98 | +10.5% |
| 1935 | 290.04 | +5.1% |
| 1936 | 321.04 | +10.7% |
| 1937 | 347.58 | +8.3% |
| 1938 | 373.93 | +7.6% |
| 1939 | 392.68 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 432.81 | +10.2% |
| 1941 | 434.2 | +0.3% |
| 1942 | 415.12 | -4.4% |
| 1943 | 429.74 | +3.5% |
| 1944 | 412.43 | -4.0% |
| 1945 | 233.68 | -43.3% |
| 1946 | 163.21 | -30.2% |
| 1947 | 216.88 | +32.9% |
| 1948 | 265.69 | +22.5% |
| 1949 | 296.11 | +11.4% |
| 1950 | 298.55 | +0.8% |
| 1951 | 336.1 | +12.6% |
| 1952 | 336.82 | +0.2% |
| 1953 | 361.02 | +7.2% |
| 1954 | 331.65 | -8.1% |
| 1955 | 329.18 | -0.7% |
| 1956 | 361.38 | +9.8% |
| 1957 | 401.4 | +11.1% |
| 1958 | 385.39 | -4.0% |
| 1959 | 366.55 | -4.9% |
| 1960 | 395.62 | +7.9% |
| 1961 | 421.57 | +6.6% |
| 1962 | 420.38 | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 401.85 | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 392.63 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 381.61 | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 395.19 | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 365.31 | -7.6% |
| 1968 | 358.21 | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 343.58 | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 305.1 | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 256.88 | -15.8% |
| 1972 | 215.87 | -16.0% |
| 1973 | 172.21 | -20.2% |
| 1974 | 156.21 | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 145.94 | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 141.29 | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 140.15 | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 145.82 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 135.44 | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 136.55 | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 113.17 | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 114.61 | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 111.03 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 108.36 | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 106.6 | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 104.19 | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 84.93 | -18.5% |
| 1988 | 73.09 | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 66.32 | -9.3% |
| 1990 | 53.76 | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 52.39 | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 49.46 | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 46.99 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 45.1 | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 40.74 | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 42.17 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 27.79 | -34.1% |
| 1998 | 23.82 | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 25.45 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 18.88 | -25.8% |
| 2001 | 19.3 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 8.26 | -57.2% |
| 2003 | 8.07 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 8.07 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6.72 | -16.8% |
| 2006 | 8.2 | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 8.58 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 7.4 | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 7.72 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 5.53 | -28.4% |
| 2011 | 7.67 | +38.7% |
| 2012 | 7.97 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 8.16 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 8.86 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 7.94 | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 9.09 | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 9.41 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 6.71 | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 4.89 | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 4.98 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 4.55 | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 4.7 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 4.47 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 3.65 | -18.2% |
| 2025 | 3.16 | -13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 88.55 | 57.46 | 115.73 | 10 |
| 1910s | 173.45 | 120.59 | 240.45 | 10 |
| 1920s | 235.81 | 201.59 | 263.23 | 10 |
| 1930s | 292.28 | 215.06 | 392.68 | 10 |
| 1940s | 329.99 | 163.21 | 434.2 | 10 |
| 1950s | 350.8 | 298.55 | 401.4 | 10 |
| 1960s | 387.59 | 343.58 | 421.57 | 10 |
| 1970s | 181.49 | 135.44 | 305.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 101.89 | 66.32 | 136.55 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.77 | 23.82 | 53.76 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.12 | 6.72 | 19.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.62 | 4.89 | 9.41 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 | 3.16 | 4.98 | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Japan
- 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 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuels in Japan?
- Fossil fuels in Japan was 3.16 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuels recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 434.2 in 1941.
- What is the lowest fossil fuels recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.16 in 2025.
- How does Japan rank for fossil fuels?
- Japan ranks 53rd out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuels rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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