What is primary energy use by source in CIS (EI)?

Primary energy use by source in CIS (EI) was 12.85 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 primary energy use by source recorded in CIS (EI)?

The highest recorded value was 12.85 terawatt-hours in 2025.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in CIS (EI)?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does CIS (EI) rank for primary energy use by source?

CIS (EI) ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in CIS (EI)?

Over the last ten years it is up 3,803.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this CIS (EI) 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 Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy use by source in CIS (EI)

Name: Primary energy use by source in CIS (EI)
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

CIS (EI): Primary energy use by source was 12.85 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

12.85 terawatt-hours

Change on year

up 24.9%

Rank

2nd

of 3 groups

All-time high

12.85 terawatt-hours

in 2025

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in CIS (EI), 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, primary energy use by source in CIS (EI) stood at 12.85 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.

That represents a change of up 24.9% on the previous year and up 3,803.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in CIS (EI) peaked at 12.85 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

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	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	5
1970s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1980s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
1990s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	0.0074 terawatt-hours	0.0019 terawatt-hours	0.0112 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.3831 terawatt-hours	0.0098 terawatt-hours	1.36 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	7.7 terawatt-hours	2.5 terawatt-hours	12.85 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near CIS (EI)

1 China 1,128 terawatt-hours compare
2 United States 469.08 terawatt-hours compare
3 Germany 133.68 terawatt-hours compare
3 USSR 0 terawatt-hours compare
4 Brazil 115.84 terawatt-hours compare
5 India 104.01 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for CIS (EI)

Fossil fuel production by fuel 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production 7,984 terawatt-hours (2025)
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 66.0% (2025)
Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 6.4% (2025)
Electricity generation from nuclear 238.54 terawatt-hours (2025)
Annual percentage change in primary energy use 0.4% (2025)
Coal production 3,191 terawatt-hours (2025)
Primary energy use 11,292 terawatt-hours (2025)
Share of primary energy from nuclear 6.4% (2025)
Annual change in primary energy use 44.06 terawatt-hours (2025)

All data for CIS (EI) →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in CIS (EI)?: Primary energy use by source in CIS (EI) was 12.85 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 primary energy use by source recorded in CIS (EI)?: The highest recorded value was 12.85 terawatt-hours in 2025.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in CIS (EI)?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does CIS (EI) rank for primary energy use by source?: CIS (EI) ranks 2nd out of 3 groups with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in CIS (EI)?: Over the last ten years it is up 3,803.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this CIS (EI) 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 Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 11 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.