Primary direct energy consumption by source in Greece
Greece: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 173.31 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▲ Rising
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Greece, 1965–2024
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 Greece stood at 173.31 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Greece peaked at 263.44 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 52.27 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Greece 43rd out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63.65 terawatt-hours | 52.27 terawatt-hours | 73.09 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 115.06 terawatt-hours | 79.17 terawatt-hours | 146.43 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 148.18 terawatt-hours | 135.8 terawatt-hours | 177.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 208.66 terawatt-hours | 186.74 terawatt-hours | 232.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 247.94 terawatt-hours | 236.25 terawatt-hours | 263.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 178.91 terawatt-hours | 163.35 terawatt-hours | 214.72 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.46 terawatt-hours | 143.49 terawatt-hours | 173.31 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More energy & mining data for Greece
- Fuel imports 26.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.0303 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 3.01 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 30.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Greece?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Greece was 173.31 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 263.44 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.27 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Greece rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Greece ranks 43rd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Greece 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.