Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Primary energy use by source was 0.0638 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh stood at 0.0638 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 34.4% on the previous year and up 1,154.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Bangladesh peaked at 0.0972 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Bangladesh 67th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0011 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0321 terawatt-hours | 0.0051 terawatt-hours | 0.0972 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More energy & mining data for Bangladesh
- Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
- Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.1% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 74.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Bangladesh?
- Primary energy use by source in Bangladesh was 0.0638 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0972 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Bangladesh rank for primary energy use by source?
- Bangladesh ranks 67th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,154.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.