Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania
Romania: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 3.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania is 3.7%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania peaked at 3.8% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Romania 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 53.75 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Romania was 3.7% 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Romania rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Romania ranks 15th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.