Primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: Primary energy use by source was 0.535 terawatt-hours in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan, 1985–1996
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 1996, primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan stood at 0.535 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 820.0% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan peaked at 4.28 terawatt-hours in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1993.
That places Turkmenistan 69th out of 79 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3.74 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 3.74 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.74 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.21 terawatt-hours | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 3.74 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 4.28 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 1991 | 3.74 terawatt-hours | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 1.6 terawatt-hours | -57.1% |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0582 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0.0582 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.535 terawatt-hours | +820.0% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 0.535 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.56 terawatt-hours, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 0.535 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.9 terawatt-hours, 3% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.64 terawatt-hours | 3.21 terawatt-hours | 3.74 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 1.47 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 4.28 terawatt-hours | 7 |
Countries ranked near Turkmenistan
More energy & mining data for Turkmenistan
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 11.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- 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 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production 724.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan?
- Primary energy use by source in Turkmenistan was 0.535 terawatt-hours in 1996, 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 Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.28 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1993.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for primary energy use by source?
- Turkmenistan ranks 69th out of 79 countries with data for 1996.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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.