Gas consumption by region in Taiwan
Taiwan: Gas consumption by region was 312.98 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
312.98 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
31st
of 77 countries
All-time high
312.98 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
2.31 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Gas consumption by region in Taiwan, 1965–2025
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 gas consumption by region in Taiwan is 312.98 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas consumption by region in Taiwan peaked at 312.98 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.31 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Taiwan 31st out of 77 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.
Gas consumption by region in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.31 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 2.59 terawatt-hours | +12.2% |
| 1967 | 3.34 terawatt-hours | +29.2% |
| 1968 | 4.72 terawatt-hours | +41.0% |
| 1969 | 5.92 terawatt-hours | +25.6% |
| 1970 | 5.62 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 1971 | 11.3 terawatt-hours | +101.0% |
| 1972 | 13.15 terawatt-hours | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 15.18 terawatt-hours | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 15.98 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 15.86 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 19.75 terawatt-hours | +24.5% |
| 1977 | 20.84 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 20.53 terawatt-hours | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 19.82 terawatt-hours | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 20.5 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 17.47 terawatt-hours | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 13.36 terawatt-hours | -23.5% |
| 1983 | 13.86 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 13.94 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 12.5 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 11.39 terawatt-hours | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 11.52 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 13.14 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 13.24 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 21.24 terawatt-hours | +60.5% |
| 1991 | 30.85 terawatt-hours | +45.2% |
| 1992 | 30.59 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 32.02 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 38.88 terawatt-hours | +21.4% |
| 1995 | 43.46 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 44.34 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 52.02 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 1998 | 61.64 terawatt-hours | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 62.73 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 67.67 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 72.89 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 81.53 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 84.15 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 102.36 terawatt-hours | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 103.2 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 110.7 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 117.45 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 127.66 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 124.67 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 154.8 terawatt-hours | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 170.4 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 178.85 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 179.38 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 188.68 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 201.8 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 209.65 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 232.45 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 236.62 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 232.6 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 248.84 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 272.9 terawatt-hours | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 280.66 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 279.47 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 286.64 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 312.98 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gas consumption by region in Taiwan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | +101.0% | 5.62 terawatt-hours | 11.3 terawatt-hours |
| 1990 | +60.5% | 13.24 terawatt-hours | 21.24 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.78 terawatt-hours | 2.31 terawatt-hours | 5.92 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 15.8 terawatt-hours | 5.62 terawatt-hours | 20.84 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.09 terawatt-hours | 11.39 terawatt-hours | 20.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.78 terawatt-hours | 21.24 terawatt-hours | 62.73 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.23 terawatt-hours | 67.67 terawatt-hours | 127.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 198.52 terawatt-hours | 154.8 terawatt-hours | 236.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 280.25 terawatt-hours | 248.84 terawatt-hours | 312.98 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 0.5874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate 19.69 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Oil consumption, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas consumption by region in Taiwan?
- Gas consumption by region in Taiwan was 312.98 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 gas consumption by region recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 312.98 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest gas consumption by region recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.31 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Taiwan rank for gas consumption by region?
- Taiwan ranks 31st out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gas consumption by region rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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 Gas consumption by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.