Primary energy from renewables in Australia
Australia: Primary energy from renewables was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
121.13 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
22nd
of 80 countries
All-time high
121.13 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
8.21 terawatt-hours
in 1966
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from renewables in Australia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from renewables in Australia stood at 121.13 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 166.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from renewables in Australia peaked at 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.21 terawatt-hours, in 1966.
Australia ranks 22nd of 80 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.
Primary energy from renewables in Australia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.59 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 8.21 terawatt-hours | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 8.48 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 8.81 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 9.54 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 10.96 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 1971 | 12.3 terawatt-hours | +12.3% |
| 1972 | 12.4 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 13.31 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 15.17 terawatt-hours | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 16.37 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 15.62 terawatt-hours | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 14.84 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 15.9 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 15.51 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 14.63 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 15.09 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 14.33 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 13.43 terawatt-hours | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 14.46 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 15.32 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 15.42 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 15.04 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 16.55 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 16.71 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 17.06 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 17.84 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 17.98 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 18.43 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 18.28 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 18.16 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 18.87 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 19.01 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 19.13 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 19.8 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 19.34 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 18.88 terawatt-hours | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 20.53 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 22.11 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 25.09 terawatt-hours | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 28.82 terawatt-hours | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 29.88 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 29.94 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 27.9 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 27.59 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 29.69 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 38.92 terawatt-hours | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 39.55 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 45.22 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 42.97 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 45.52 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 50.6 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 47.95 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 58.38 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 63.82 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 72.41 terawatt-hours | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 85.3 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 95.24 terawatt-hours | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 104.15 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 109.72 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 121.13 terawatt-hours | +10.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 121.13 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.33 terawatt-hours, 2.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Australia's 121.13 terawatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 126.45 terawatt-hours, 96% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.72 terawatt-hours | 8.21 terawatt-hours | 9.54 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 14.24 terawatt-hours | 10.96 terawatt-hours | 16.37 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.1 terawatt-hours | 13.43 terawatt-hours | 16.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.46 terawatt-hours | 17.06 terawatt-hours | 19.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.01 terawatt-hours | 18.88 terawatt-hours | 29.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.26 terawatt-hours | 29.69 terawatt-hours | 63.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.99 terawatt-hours | 72.41 terawatt-hours | 121.13 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 19 Philippines 136.78 terawatt-hours compare
- 20 New Zealand 131.77 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 Mexico 123.55 terawatt-hours compare
- 23 South Korea 115.27 terawatt-hours compare
- 24 Thailand 108.88 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Netherlands 93.26 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Australia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.4235 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from renewables in Australia?
- Primary energy from renewables in Australia was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from renewables recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from renewables recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.21 terawatt-hours in 1966.
- How does Australia rank for primary energy from renewables?
- Australia ranks 22nd out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from renewables rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.