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 68th out of 78 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.
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 |
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More energy & mining data for Turkmenistan
- Gas production 724.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 95,062 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 724.26 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 95,062 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 14.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs. GDP per capita 25.9% (2023)
- Vegetable oil supply per person vs. GDP per capita 4.04 kilograms per year per capita (2023)
- Renewable freshwater resources per capita 194.32 cubic meters (2022)
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 68th out of 78 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.