Primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Primary energy use, annual growth rate was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 243.3%
World rank
173rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
17.04 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-21.87 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland stood at -1.01 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 243.3% on the previous year and down 122.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 17.04 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -21.87 % change on previous year, in 1970.
Ireland ranks 173rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 12.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1968 | 17.04 % change on previous year | +95.7% |
| 1969 | 0.7225 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1970 | -21.87 % change on previous year | -3127.0% |
| 1971 | 4.84 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1972 | 5.09 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1975 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -517.6% |
| 1976 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 1977 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +225.3% |
| 1978 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1979 | 10.16 % change on previous year | +141.9% |
| 1980 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1981 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1982 | -0.6122 % change on previous year | -75.6% |
| 1983 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +132.9% |
| 1984 | -0.8884 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1985 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -627.8% |
| 1986 | 7.97 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 1987 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1988 | -0.8233 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 1989 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -512.3% |
| 1990 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +60.6% |
| 1991 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1992 | -0.5754 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1993 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -629.0% |
| 1994 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +41.5% |
| 1995 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1996 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +101.5% |
| 1997 | 5.5 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1999 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 6.23 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2002 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2003 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -252.2% |
| 2005 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +191.2% |
| 2006 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0209 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2008 | 0.3964 % change on previous year | +1797.1% |
| 2009 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -2800.9% |
| 2010 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2011 | -8.41 % change on previous year | -422.4% |
| 2012 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 2013 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2014 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2015 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -542.9% |
| 2016 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2017 | -0.7651 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2018 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -278.1% |
| 2019 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -176.2% |
| 2020 | -8.04 % change on previous year | +674.1% |
| 2021 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -152.2% |
| 2022 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2023 | -4.83 % change on previous year | -275.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7019 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 2025 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -243.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.78 % change on previous year | 0.7225 % change on previous year | 17.04 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 1.14 % change on previous year | -21.87 % change on previous year | 10.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8066 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | 7.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.98 % change on previous year | -0.5754 % change on previous year | 6.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6645 % change on previous year | -10.71 % change on previous year | 6.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0637 % change on previous year | -8.41 % change on previous year | 5.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.04 % change on previous year | -8.04 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 170 Mexico -0.685 % change on previous year compare
- 171 Italy -0.7233 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Japan -0.7535 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Honduras -1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Argentina -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 176 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -1.3 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland?
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate in Ireland was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 17.04 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.87 % change on previous year in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 173rd out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.