Primary direct energy consumption by source in Pakistan
Pakistan: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 229.71 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Pakistan, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 229.71 terawatt-hours for primary direct energy consumption by source in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Pakistan peaked at 339.49 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42.28 terawatt-hours, in 1972.
That places Pakistan 38th 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 | 51.27 terawatt-hours | 44.92 terawatt-hours | 58.71 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 49.74 terawatt-hours | 42.28 terawatt-hours | 57.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 88.28 terawatt-hours | 60.1 terawatt-hours | 122.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 174.8 terawatt-hours | 127.6 terawatt-hours | 216.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 213.06 terawatt-hours | 181.9 terawatt-hours | 246.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.07 terawatt-hours | 237.93 terawatt-hours | 339.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 254.95 terawatt-hours | 223.84 terawatt-hours | 289.22 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More energy & mining data for Pakistan
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Pakistan?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Pakistan was 229.71 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 339.49 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.28 terawatt-hours in 1972.
- How does Pakistan rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Pakistan ranks 38th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.