Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Spain
Spain: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 4.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Spain, 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 Spain stood at 4.2%.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Spain peaked at 6.1% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Spain 14th 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% | 0.2% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 3.4% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Spain?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Spain was 4.2% 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 6.1% in 1989.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Spain rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.