Fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria
Algeria: Fossil fuel supply by source was 540.35 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria stood at 540.35 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria peaked at 540.35 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.43 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Algeria ranks 17th of 76 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.17 terawatt-hours | 7.43 terawatt-hours | 10.35 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 30.94 terawatt-hours | 9.73 terawatt-hours | 81.52 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.64 terawatt-hours | 109.44 terawatt-hours | 194.14 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 196.32 terawatt-hours | 178.54 terawatt-hours | 207.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 219.3 terawatt-hours | 191.01 terawatt-hours | 262.12 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 354.66 terawatt-hours | 253.27 terawatt-hours | 450.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 499.61 terawatt-hours | 433.5 terawatt-hours | 540.35 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria?
- Fossil fuel supply by source in Algeria was 540.35 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel supply by source recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 540.35 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel supply by source recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.43 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Algeria rank for fossil fuel supply by source?
- Algeria ranks 17th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel supply by source rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel supply by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.