Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 180.94 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong stood at 180.94 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 13.6% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Hong Kong peaked at 257.58 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24.87 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Hong Kong 42nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 32.59 terawatt-hours | 24.87 terawatt-hours | 42.38 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 60.25 terawatt-hours | 45.74 terawatt-hours | 74.72 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.08 terawatt-hours | 58.73 terawatt-hours | 81 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.76 terawatt-hours | 75.47 terawatt-hours | 115.22 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 165.81 terawatt-hours | 118.89 terawatt-hours | 196.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 223.47 terawatt-hours | 198.13 terawatt-hours | 257.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.78 terawatt-hours | 128.27 terawatt-hours | 180.94 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Hong Kong
- Fuel imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (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 0.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.64 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Hong Kong?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Hong Kong was 180.94 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 257.58 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.87 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Hong Kong rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Hong Kong ranks 42nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.