Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Iran
Iran: Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 39,562 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Iran, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
Iran recorded 39,562 kilowatt-hours per person for per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2025.
The figure is up 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Iran peaked at 39,582 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,683 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1965.
That places Iran 18th out of 75 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,184 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,683 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,738 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 8,543 kilowatt-hours per person | 5,446 kilowatt-hours per person | 11,221 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,201 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,277 kilowatt-hours per person | 12,636 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,539 kilowatt-hours per person | 13,523 kilowatt-hours per person | 20,112 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,110 kilowatt-hours per person | 20,857 kilowatt-hours per person | 30,865 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,589 kilowatt-hours per person | 31,380 kilowatt-hours per person | 36,626 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,721 kilowatt-hours per person | 37,596 kilowatt-hours per person | 39,582 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 15 Kazakhstan 42,834 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 16 Netherlands 42,163 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 17 Belgium 42,135 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 19 Hong Kong 36,669 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 20 Turkmenistan 36,158 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 21 Malaysia 35,636 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Iran?
- Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Iran was 39,562 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 39,582 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,683 kilowatt-hours per person in 1965.
- How does Iran rank for per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Iran ranks 18th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita energy from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.