Oil consumption in Taiwan
Taiwan: Oil consumption was 464.67 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
464.67 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
26th
of 220 countries
All-time high
583.01 terawatt-hours
in 2007
All-time low
25.69 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Oil consumption in Taiwan, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 464.67 terawatt-hours for oil consumption in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil consumption in Taiwan peaked at 583.01 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 25.69 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Taiwan 26th out of 220 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Oil consumption in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 25.69 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 30.39 terawatt-hours | +18.3% |
| 1967 | 36.09 terawatt-hours | +18.8% |
| 1968 | 43.05 terawatt-hours | +19.3% |
| 1969 | 51.55 terawatt-hours | +19.8% |
| 1970 | 61.91 terawatt-hours | +20.1% |
| 1971 | 86.65 terawatt-hours | +40.0% |
| 1972 | 93.77 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 119.62 terawatt-hours | +27.6% |
| 1974 | 107.38 terawatt-hours | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 124.44 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1976 | 160.9 terawatt-hours | +29.3% |
| 1977 | 177.99 terawatt-hours | +10.6% |
| 1978 | 208.59 terawatt-hours | +17.2% |
| 1979 | 209.59 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 217.77 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 191.71 terawatt-hours | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 214.85 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 216.68 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 207.55 terawatt-hours | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 205.7 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 229.21 terawatt-hours | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 241.06 terawatt-hours | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 281.15 terawatt-hours | +16.6% |
| 1989 | 312.64 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 1990 | 324.53 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 336.49 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 349.97 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 372.71 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 396.75 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 431.47 terawatt-hours | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 431.26 terawatt-hours | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 442.64 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 457.72 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 490.07 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 500.49 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 518.61 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 518.46 terawatt-hours | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 542.08 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 554.12 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 557.94 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 562.38 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 583.01 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 545.45 terawatt-hours | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 532.04 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 555.74 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 517.71 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 509.28 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 521.89 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 538.76 terawatt-hours | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 553.81 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 554.21 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 550.43 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 544.26 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 513.07 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 490.93 terawatt-hours | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 519.62 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 478.73 terawatt-hours | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 452.23 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 454.29 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 464.67 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.35 terawatt-hours | 25.69 terawatt-hours | 51.55 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 135.09 terawatt-hours | 61.91 terawatt-hours | 209.59 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 231.83 terawatt-hours | 191.71 terawatt-hours | 312.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 403.36 terawatt-hours | 324.53 terawatt-hours | 490.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 541.46 terawatt-hours | 500.49 terawatt-hours | 583.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 535.92 terawatt-hours | 509.28 terawatt-hours | 555.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 476.74 terawatt-hours | 452.23 terawatt-hours | 519.62 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is oil consumption in Taiwan?
- Oil consumption in Taiwan was 464.67 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil consumption recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 583.01 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest oil consumption recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.69 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Taiwan rank for oil consumption?
- Taiwan ranks 26th out of 220 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil consumption rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. 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); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes refined petroleum products and other liquid fuels.