Primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 70.99 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▼ Falling
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan, 1985–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan stood at 70.99 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan peaked at 101.82 terawatt-hours in 1986 and was at its lowest, 37.24 terawatt-hours, in 2010.
That places Azerbaijan 65th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 97.73 terawatt-hours | 95.7 terawatt-hours | 101.82 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 82.27 terawatt-hours | 66.4 terawatt-hours | 100.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 53.1 terawatt-hours | 37.85 terawatt-hours | 74.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.05 terawatt-hours | 37.24 terawatt-hours | 63.16 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.09 terawatt-hours | 57.75 terawatt-hours | 72.1 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 62 Finland 86.69 terawatt-hours compare
- 63 Turkmenistan 85.91 terawatt-hours compare
- 66 Uzbekistan 66.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 67 Sri Lanka 64.83 terawatt-hours compare
- 68 Bulgaria 61.19 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Azerbaijan
- Fuel imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2025)
- Gas production 378.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 36,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 378.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 36,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Azerbaijan was 70.99 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 101.82 terawatt-hours in 1986.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.24 terawatt-hours in 2010.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Azerbaijan ranks 65th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary direct energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours, in terms of direct primary energy. This means that fossil fuels include the energy lost due to inefficiencies in energy production.