Primary energy use in Mozambique
Mozambique: Primary energy use was 61.01 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
61.01 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
106th
of 219 countries
All-time high
61.81 terawatt-hours
in 2017
All-time low
4.44 terawatt-hours
in 1986
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Primary energy use in Mozambique, 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 Mozambique stood at 61.01 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in Mozambique peaked at 61.81 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.44 terawatt-hours, in 1986.
Mozambique ranks 106th of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy use in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.39 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 10.15 terawatt-hours | -52.5% |
| 1982 | 10.65 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 13.13 terawatt-hours | +23.3% |
| 1984 | 7.7 terawatt-hours | -41.4% |
| 1985 | 8.24 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 4.44 terawatt-hours | -46.2% |
| 1987 | 4.51 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 6.52 terawatt-hours | +44.5% |
| 1989 | 5.25 terawatt-hours | -19.5% |
| 1990 | 4.89 terawatt-hours | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 4.95 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 4.88 terawatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 5.28 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 5.04 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 5.33 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 5.46 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 5.64 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 6.44 terawatt-hours | +14.2% |
| 1999 | 7.61 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 10.22 terawatt-hours | +34.4% |
| 2001 | 13.69 terawatt-hours | +33.9% |
| 2002 | 13.03 terawatt-hours | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 17.19 terawatt-hours | +31.9% |
| 2004 | 17.86 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 18.77 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 20.32 terawatt-hours | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 23.3 terawatt-hours | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 22.1 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 23.23 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 23.72 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 30.45 terawatt-hours | +28.4% |
| 2012 | 38.99 terawatt-hours | +28.0% |
| 2013 | 44.29 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 49.13 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 52.85 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 58.41 terawatt-hours | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 61.81 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 47.17 terawatt-hours | -23.7% |
| 2019 | 49.31 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 45.51 terawatt-hours | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 52.5 terawatt-hours | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 56.22 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 56.66 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 61.01 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 61.01 terawatt-hours is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.82 terawatt-hours, 4.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 61.01 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 20.78 terawatt-hours, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.2 terawatt-hours | 4.44 terawatt-hours | 21.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.55 terawatt-hours | 4.88 terawatt-hours | 7.61 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.97 terawatt-hours | 10.22 terawatt-hours | 23.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.61 terawatt-hours | 23.72 terawatt-hours | 61.81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.38 terawatt-hours | 45.51 terawatt-hours | 61.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More energy & mining data for Mozambique
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 4.5% (2025)
- Fuel exports 54.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 27.5% (2025)
- Gas production 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in Mozambique?
- Primary energy use in Mozambique was 61.01 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 61.81 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 terawatt-hours in 1986.
- How does Mozambique rank for primary energy use?
- Mozambique ranks 106th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.