Primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 160.47 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh is 160.47 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.1% on the previous year and up 109.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh peaked at 166.14 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Bangladesh ranks 46th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 11.64 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 17.11 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.99 terawatt-hours | 17.55 terawatt-hours | 22.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.51 terawatt-hours | 20.62 terawatt-hours | 45.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.75 terawatt-hours | 39.49 terawatt-hours | 47.27 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.54 terawatt-hours | 47.63 terawatt-hours | 124.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 141.86 terawatt-hours | 102.78 terawatt-hours | 166.14 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More energy & mining data for Bangladesh
- Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
- Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.1% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 74.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Bangladesh was 160.47 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 166.14 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Bangladesh rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Bangladesh ranks 46th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.