Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil
Brazil: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil stood at 0.6%.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil peaked at 0.8% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Brazil ranks 28th 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 50.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Brazil was 0.6% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8% in 2001.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Brazil rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Brazil ranks 28th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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 Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.