Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Japan
Japan: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 2.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Japan, 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 Japan stood at 2.0%.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and up 45.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Japan peaked at 6.2% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2014.
That places Japan 22nd 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.1% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.2% | 4.2% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Fuel imports 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 55.06 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Japan?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Japan was 2.0% 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2% in 1998.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2014.
- How does Japan rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Japan ranks 22nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Japan 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.