Primary direct energy consumption by source in Oman
Oman: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 123.51 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Oman, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Oman recorded 123.51 terawatt-hours for primary direct energy consumption by source in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Oman peaked at 126.78 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0974 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Oman ranks 51st 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 | 0.4681 terawatt-hours | 0.0974 terawatt-hours | 0.9285 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 13.34 terawatt-hours | 0.9359 terawatt-hours | 17.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.02 terawatt-hours | 10.41 terawatt-hours | 17.12 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.27 terawatt-hours | 22.14 terawatt-hours | 36.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.22 terawatt-hours | 34.21 terawatt-hours | 67.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 101.96 terawatt-hours | 72.93 terawatt-hours | 125.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 117.48 terawatt-hours | 100.01 terawatt-hours | 126.78 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Oman
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Oman?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Oman was 123.51 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 126.78 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0974 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Oman rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Oman ranks 51st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.