Primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan
Japan: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 1,783 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▼ Falling
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan is 1,783 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan peaked at 3,275 terawatt-hours in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1,022 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Japan 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,470 terawatt-hours | 1,022 terawatt-hours | 2,018 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 3,037 terawatt-hours | 2,444 terawatt-hours | 3,275 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,666 terawatt-hours | 2,510 terawatt-hours | 2,871 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,134 terawatt-hours | 2,929 terawatt-hours | 3,260 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,968 terawatt-hours | 2,496 terawatt-hours | 3,179 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,380 terawatt-hours | 2,112 terawatt-hours | 2,666 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,876 terawatt-hours | 1,783 terawatt-hours | 1,925 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Fuel imports 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 55.1% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Japan was 1,783 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,275 terawatt-hours in 1978.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,022 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Japan rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Japan ranks 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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.