Primary direct energy consumption by source in Italy
Italy: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 712.73 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▼ Falling
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Italy, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Italy recorded 712.73 terawatt-hours for primary direct energy consumption by source in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Italy peaked at 1,425 terawatt-hours in 1990 and was at its lowest, 595.91 terawatt-hours, in 2020.
That places Italy 18th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 751.33 terawatt-hours | 610.74 terawatt-hours | 905.27 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,150 terawatt-hours | 1,024 terawatt-hours | 1,226 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,074 terawatt-hours | 999.88 terawatt-hours | 1,164 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,346 terawatt-hours | 1,276 terawatt-hours | 1,425 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,062 terawatt-hours | 898.97 terawatt-hours | 1,126 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 759.99 terawatt-hours | 711.28 terawatt-hours | 878.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 683.45 terawatt-hours | 595.91 terawatt-hours | 729.38 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Italy?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Italy was 712.73 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1,425 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 595.91 terawatt-hours in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Italy ranks 18th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy 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.