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Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Iran

Iran: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2%
Change on year
up 10.7%
World rank
31st
of 79 countries
All-time high
0.2%
in 2017
All-time low
0.0%
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Iran, 1965–2024

00.050.10.150.20.25196519942024

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 Iran stood at 0.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Iran peaked at 0.2% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.

Iran ranks 31st 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2010s 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 10
2020s 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Iran?
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Iran was 0.2% 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 Iran?
The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2017.
What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
How does Iran rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
Iran ranks 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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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About this data

Indicator
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
82 places, 4,599 data points, 1965–2024
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.