Primary energy use in Mauritius
Mauritius: Primary energy use was 23.96 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use in Mauritius, 1980–2024
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
In 2024, primary energy use in Mauritius stood at 23.96 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in Mauritius peaked at 26.67 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.32 terawatt-hours, in 1982.
That places Mauritius 141st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4 terawatt-hours | 3.32 terawatt-hours | 6.86 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.69 terawatt-hours | 7.77 terawatt-hours | 11.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.73 terawatt-hours | 15.94 terawatt-hours | 20.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.38 terawatt-hours | 20.88 terawatt-hours | 26.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.3 terawatt-hours | 21.5 terawatt-hours | 23.96 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Mauritius
- Fuel imports 21.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (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 0.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in Mauritius?
- Primary energy use in Mauritius was 23.96 terawatt-hours in 2024, 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 26.67 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.32 terawatt-hours in 1982.
- How does Mauritius rank for primary energy use?
- Mauritius ranks 141st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.