Primary energy use in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Primary energy use was 274.37 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use in Hong Kong, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy use in Hong Kong is 274.37 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in Hong Kong peaked at 363.55 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 26.3 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Hong Kong 59th out of 218 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33.55 terawatt-hours | 26.3 terawatt-hours | 42.8 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 60.37 terawatt-hours | 45.98 terawatt-hours | 74.76 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.78 terawatt-hours | 76.4 terawatt-hours | 142.86 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 172.61 terawatt-hours | 139.36 terawatt-hours | 188.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 267.48 terawatt-hours | 197.47 terawatt-hours | 308.86 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 333.8 terawatt-hours | 316.48 terawatt-hours | 363.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.83 terawatt-hours | 217.41 terawatt-hours | 274.37 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Hong Kong
- Fuel imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.64 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in Hong Kong?
- Primary energy use in Hong Kong was 274.37 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy use recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 363.55 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.3 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Hong Kong rank for primary energy use?
- Hong Kong ranks 59th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.