Primary energy use by source in Austria
Austria: Primary energy use by source was 8.56 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Austria, 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
In 2025, primary energy use by source in Austria stood at 8.56 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Austria peaked at 9.26 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Austria ranks 32nd of 79 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0122 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.051 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 0.067 terawatt-hours | 2.04 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.36 terawatt-hours | 1.94 terawatt-hours | 7.45 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.77 terawatt-hours | 6.74 terawatt-hours | 9.26 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More energy & mining data for Austria
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.3% (2024)
- Gas production 5.7 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 624.5 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 5.7 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 624.5 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 43.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Austria?
- Primary energy use by source in Austria was 8.56 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.26 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Austria rank for primary energy use by source?
- Austria ranks 32nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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.