Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Taiwan
Taiwan: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 1.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Taiwan, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 1.0% for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Taiwan peaked at 8.6% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Taiwan ranks 25th 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 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.2% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.59 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs gdp per capita 13.35 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs gdp per capita 39.06 (2023)
- Vegetable oil vs gdp 23.44 (2023)
- Sulphur dioxide and coal 81,206 (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Taiwan?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Taiwan was 1.0% 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 1985.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Taiwan rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Taiwan ranks 25th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.