Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belarus
Belarus: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 92.52 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belarus, 1985–2024
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 Belarus is 92.52 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Belarus peaked at 350.12 terawatt-hours in 1986 and was at its lowest, 78.4 terawatt-hours, in 2015.
Belarus ranks 59th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 328.47 terawatt-hours | 296.34 terawatt-hours | 350.12 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 171.14 terawatt-hours | 92.49 terawatt-hours | 311.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.52 terawatt-hours | 85.99 terawatt-hours | 105.46 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.75 terawatt-hours | 78.4 terawatt-hours | 121.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.97 terawatt-hours | 91.94 terawatt-hours | 97.09 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Belarus
- Fuel imports 20.4% (2020)
- Ores and metals imports 3.5% (2021)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2021)
- Gas production 0.7433 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 82.07 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.7433 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 82.07 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 12.6% (2020)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 51.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Belarus?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Belarus was 92.52 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 350.12 terawatt-hours in 1986.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.4 terawatt-hours in 2015.
- How does Belarus rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Belarus ranks 59th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.