Primary energy use in Moldova
Moldova: Primary energy use was 35.96 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▬ Flat
Primary energy use in Moldova, 1992–2024
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 Moldova stood at 35.96 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 13.7% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use in Moldova peaked at 61.75 terawatt-hours in 1992 and was at its lowest, 30.99 terawatt-hours, in 1999.
That places Moldova 121st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.88 terawatt-hours | 30.99 terawatt-hours | 61.75 terawatt-hours | 8 |
| 2000s | 36.34 terawatt-hours | 32.13 terawatt-hours | 41.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.06 terawatt-hours | 31.97 terawatt-hours | 44.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.94 terawatt-hours | 31.63 terawatt-hours | 43.86 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 118 El Salvador 46.81 terawatt-hours compare
- 119 Afghanistan 39.45 terawatt-hours compare
- 122 Jamaica 35.5 terawatt-hours compare
- 123 Cameroon 35.03 terawatt-hours compare
- 124 Democratic Republic of Congo 34.14 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Moldova
- Fuel imports 17.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.3% (2024)
- 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 2.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 61.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use in Moldova?
- Primary energy use in Moldova was 35.96 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 61.75 terawatt-hours in 1992.
- What is the lowest primary energy use recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.99 terawatt-hours in 1999.
- How does Moldova rank for primary energy use?
- Moldova ranks 121st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary energy use rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Moldova 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.