Primary energy use by source in Algeria
Algeria: Primary energy use by source was 0.2178 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Algeria, 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 use by source in Algeria stood at 0.2178 terawatt-hours. That is the lowest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of down 90.2% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Algeria peaked at 12.3 terawatt-hours in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.2178 terawatt-hours, in 2025.
Algeria ranks 72nd of 78 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 0.7327 terawatt-hours | 0.6048 terawatt-hours | 0.8141 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.4687 terawatt-hours | 0.221 terawatt-hours | 0.9653 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.32 terawatt-hours | 0.5233 terawatt-hours | 12.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.96 terawatt-hours | 3.4 terawatt-hours | 9.4 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.66 terawatt-hours | 5.64 terawatt-hours | 10.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9 terawatt-hours | 0.5699 terawatt-hours | 5.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 terawatt-hours | 0.2178 terawatt-hours | 3.11 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More energy & mining data for Algeria
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2017)
- Ores and metals exports 0.2% (2017)
- Gas production 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 980.21 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 20,664 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 96.1% (2017)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Algeria?
- Primary energy use by source in Algeria was 0.2178 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 use by source recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3 terawatt-hours in 1987.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2178 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- How does Algeria rank for primary energy use by source?
- Algeria ranks 72nd out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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 use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.