Primary direct energy consumption by source in Morocco
Morocco: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 168.34 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Morocco, 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 Morocco is 168.34 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Morocco peaked at 168.34 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.55 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Morocco ranks 44th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 | 17.53 terawatt-hours | 11.55 terawatt-hours | 21.55 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 34.1 terawatt-hours | 22.56 terawatt-hours | 50.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.83 terawatt-hours | 50.18 terawatt-hours | 63.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.54 terawatt-hours | 65.9 terawatt-hours | 89.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 103.52 terawatt-hours | 83.48 terawatt-hours | 129.22 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.89 terawatt-hours | 143.71 terawatt-hours | 157.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 155.47 terawatt-hours | 136.38 terawatt-hours | 168.34 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More energy & mining data for Morocco
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 5.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 0.4605 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 12.09 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.4605 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 12.09 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Morocco?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Morocco was 168.34 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 168.34 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.55 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Morocco rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Morocco ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.