Primary energy use by source in Philippines
Philippines: Primary energy use by source was 259.52 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Philippines, 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
The most recent figure for primary energy use by source in Philippines is 259.52 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Philippines peaked at 286.48 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.1736 terawatt-hours, in 1968.
That places Philippines 17th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, 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 | 0.3571 terawatt-hours | 0.1736 terawatt-hours | 0.5155 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.7033 terawatt-hours | 0.2171 terawatt-hours | 1.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.13 terawatt-hours | 1.63 terawatt-hours | 13.78 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.42 terawatt-hours | 14.6 terawatt-hours | 39.39 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.58 terawatt-hours | 49.16 terawatt-hours | 73.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.64 terawatt-hours | 81.77 terawatt-hours | 203.31 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 243.14 terawatt-hours | 204.06 terawatt-hours | 286.48 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Philippines?
- Primary energy use by source in Philippines was 259.52 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 286.48 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1736 terawatt-hours in 1968.
- How does Philippines rank for primary energy use by source?
- Philippines ranks 17th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.