Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iraq
Iraq: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 534.5 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 534.5 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Iraq peaked at 534.5 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.06 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Iraq 23rd 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 | 20.83 terawatt-hours | 18.06 terawatt-hours | 23.81 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 46.11 terawatt-hours | 31.24 terawatt-hours | 72.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 127.26 terawatt-hours | 87.04 terawatt-hours | 186.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.5 terawatt-hours | 127.14 terawatt-hours | 374.78 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 282.08 terawatt-hours | 243.82 terawatt-hours | 323.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 400.13 terawatt-hours | 310.88 terawatt-hours | 478.25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 477.29 terawatt-hours | 398 terawatt-hours | 534.5 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
- Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Iraq?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Iraq was 534.5 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 534.5 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.06 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Iraq rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Iraq ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.