Primary energy use in Mozambique
Mozambique: Primary energy use was 61.01 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 105th of 218 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.
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
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2024)
- 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)
- Fuel exports 58.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 75.3% (2023)
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 105th out of 218 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.