Primary energy use in United States
United States: Primary energy use was 26,064 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▲ Rising
Primary energy use in United States, 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
In 2025, primary energy use in United States stood at 26,064 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in United States peaked at 26,929 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14,050 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places United States 2nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 61 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,521 terawatt-hours | 14,050 terawatt-hours | 17,087 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 19,503 terawatt-hours | 17,716 terawatt-hours | 21,102 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,159 terawatt-hours | 18,689 terawatt-hours | 22,216 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,807 terawatt-hours | 22,252 terawatt-hours | 25,591 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,218 terawatt-hours | 24,885 terawatt-hours | 26,929 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,516 terawatt-hours | 24,742 terawatt-hours | 26,216 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,287 terawatt-hours | 23,940 terawatt-hours | 26,064 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in United States?
- Primary energy use in United States was 26,064 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 26,929 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,050 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United States rank for primary energy use?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.