Primary energy use by source in Colombia
Colombia: Primary energy use by source was 0.1549 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Colombia, 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 Colombia is 0.1549 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 126.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Colombia peaked at 0.2036 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Colombia 65th 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 | 0.0326 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.063 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0492 terawatt-hours | 0.0031 terawatt-hours | 0.0702 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1088 terawatt-hours | 0.0101 terawatt-hours | 0.2036 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 62 Azerbaijan 0.1697 terawatt-hours compare
- 63 Belarus 0.1667 terawatt-hours compare
- 64 Switzerland 0.158 terawatt-hours compare
- 66 Oman 0.1311 terawatt-hours compare
- 67 Bangladesh 0.0638 terawatt-hours compare
- 68 Kuwait 0.0446 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Colombia?
- Primary energy use by source in Colombia was 0.1549 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2036 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Colombia rank for primary energy use by source?
- Colombia ranks 65th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.