Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Primary energy use by source was 436.75 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan, 1985–2025
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 Kazakhstan stood at 436.75 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan peaked at 505.02 terawatt-hours in 1988 and was at its lowest, 207.46 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
Kazakhstan ranks 11th of 78 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 476.13 terawatt-hours | 443.5 terawatt-hours | 505.02 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 343.52 terawatt-hours | 222.08 terawatt-hours | 450.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 308.61 terawatt-hours | 207.46 terawatt-hours | 392.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 403.85 terawatt-hours | 318.01 terawatt-hours | 440.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 404.79 terawatt-hours | 379.29 terawatt-hours | 436.75 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.5% (2024)
- Gas production 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan?
- Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan was 436.75 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 505.02 terawatt-hours in 1988.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 207.46 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for primary energy use by source?
- Kazakhstan ranks 11th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.