Primary direct energy consumption by source in Taiwan
Taiwan: Primary direct energy consumption by source was 447.92 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary direct energy consumption by source in Taiwan, 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 Taiwan is 447.92 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary direct energy consumption by source in Taiwan peaked at 583.01 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 25.69 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Taiwan ranks 25th 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 | 37.35 terawatt-hours | 25.69 terawatt-hours | 51.55 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 135.09 terawatt-hours | 61.91 terawatt-hours | 209.59 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 231.83 terawatt-hours | 191.71 terawatt-hours | 312.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 403.36 terawatt-hours | 324.53 terawatt-hours | 490.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 541.46 terawatt-hours | 500.49 terawatt-hours | 583.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 535.92 terawatt-hours | 509.28 terawatt-hours | 555.74 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 477.89 terawatt-hours | 447.92 terawatt-hours | 519.62 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs. GDP per capita 39.1% (2023)
- Vegetable oil supply per person vs. GDP per capita 23.44 kilograms per year per capita (2023)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 81,206 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary direct energy consumption by source in Taiwan?
- Primary direct energy consumption by source in Taiwan was 447.92 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 583.01 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary direct energy consumption by source recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.69 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Taiwan rank for primary direct energy consumption by source?
- Taiwan ranks 25th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary direct energy consumption by source rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.