Primary energy use by source in Venezuela
Venezuela: Primary energy use by source was 2.25 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela is 2.25 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Venezuela peaked at 6.07 terawatt-hours in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1991.
Venezuela ranks 62nd of 78 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2559 terawatt-hours | 0.2326 terawatt-hours | 0.2791 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.99 terawatt-hours | 0.2791 terawatt-hours | 3.17 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.34 terawatt-hours | 1.03 terawatt-hours | 6.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7887 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5.38 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.21 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 2.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.94 terawatt-hours | 0.8737 terawatt-hours | 2.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 0.5508 terawatt-hours | 2.3 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More energy & mining data for Venezuela
- Fuel imports 0.8% (2013)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2013)
- Ores and metals exports 0.4% (2013)
- Gas production 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 97.7% (2013)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Venezuela?
- Primary energy use by source in Venezuela was 2.25 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 6.07 terawatt-hours in 1989.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1991.
- How does Venezuela rank for primary energy use by source?
- Venezuela ranks 62nd out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.