Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iran
Iran: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 1,045 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iran, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Iran recorded 1,045 terawatt-hours for primary direct energy consumption by source in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Iran peaked at 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 81.94 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Iran 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 99.97 terawatt-hours | 81.94 terawatt-hours | 119.57 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 242.52 terawatt-hours | 129.2 terawatt-hours | 357.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 445.65 terawatt-hours | 328.62 terawatt-hours | 536.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 686.32 terawatt-hours | 553.21 terawatt-hours | 758.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 897.48 terawatt-hours | 775.71 terawatt-hours | 1,030 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 958.54 terawatt-hours | 864.86 terawatt-hours | 1,075 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,011 terawatt-hours | 950.84 terawatt-hours | 1,045 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Iran?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iran was 1,045 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 1,075 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.94 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Iran rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Iran ranks 11th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.