Primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Primary energy use was 9.86 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands, 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
The most recent figure for primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands is 9.86 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 70.05 terawatt-hours in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.95 terawatt-hours, in 2013.
United States Virgin Islands ranks 156th 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 | 12.42 terawatt-hours | 12.19 terawatt-hours | 12.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.19 terawatt-hours | 11.93 terawatt-hours | 12.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 55.62 terawatt-hours | 33.08 terawatt-hours | 70.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.1 terawatt-hours | 5.95 terawatt-hours | 29.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.58 terawatt-hours | 9.28 terawatt-hours | 9.86 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for United States Virgin Islands
- Fuel imports 58.5% (1978)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (1978)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (1978)
- 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 91.3% (1978)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 965.77 tonnes (2022)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands?
- Primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands was 9.86 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 United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 70.05 terawatt-hours in 2006.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.95 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for primary energy use?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 156th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands 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.