Primary energy use by source in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Primary energy use by source was 15.24 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is 15.24 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Sri Lanka peaked at 19.58 terawatt-hours in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Sri Lanka ranks 47th of 78 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0085 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0305 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1332 terawatt-hours | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 0.4044 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0038 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0116 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4048 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 0.6949 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.28 terawatt-hours | 0.697 terawatt-hours | 16.3 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.05 terawatt-hours | 14.54 terawatt-hours | 19.58 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More energy & mining data for Sri Lanka
- Fuel imports 21.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 3.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 76.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Sri Lanka?
- Primary energy use by source in Sri Lanka was 15.24 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 19.58 terawatt-hours in 2020.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for primary energy use by source?
- Sri Lanka ranks 47th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.