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 157th 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 United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 12.5 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 12.46 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 12.46 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 12.46 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 12.5 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 12.46 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 12.46 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 12.51 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 12.24 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 12.19 terawatt-hours | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 12.18 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 12.24 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 12.41 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 12.6 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 12.26 terawatt-hours | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 12.09 terawatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 11.95 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 11.93 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 11.96 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 12.3 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 38.92 terawatt-hours | +216.4% |
| 2001 | 56.34 terawatt-hours | +44.7% |
| 2002 | 55.75 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 65.64 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 67.3 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 65.83 terawatt-hours | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 70.05 terawatt-hours | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 65.39 terawatt-hours | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 37.9 terawatt-hours | -42.0% |
| 2009 | 33.08 terawatt-hours | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 29.93 terawatt-hours | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 19.82 terawatt-hours | -33.8% |
| 2012 | 11.35 terawatt-hours | -42.7% |
| 2013 | 5.95 terawatt-hours | -47.6% |
| 2014 | 12.15 terawatt-hours | +104.2% |
| 2015 | 12.03 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 9.96 terawatt-hours | -17.2% |
| 2017 | 9.93 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9.93 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 9.93 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 9.28 terawatt-hours | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 9.78 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 9.28 terawatt-hours | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 9.71 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 9.86 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 9.86 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 158.21 terawatt-hours, 6% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 9.86 terawatt-hours is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 46.81 terawatt-hours, 21% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary energy use in United States Virgin Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +216.4% | 12.3 terawatt-hours | 38.92 terawatt-hours |
| 2014 | +104.2% | 5.95 terawatt-hours | 12.15 terawatt-hours |
| 2013 | -47.6% | 11.35 terawatt-hours | 5.95 terawatt-hours |
| 2001 | +44.7% | 38.92 terawatt-hours | 56.34 terawatt-hours |
| 2012 | -42.7% | 19.82 terawatt-hours | 11.35 terawatt-hours |
| 2008 | -42.0% | 65.39 terawatt-hours | 37.9 terawatt-hours |
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
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 58.5% (1978)
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 157th out of 219 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.