What is primary energy use by source in Iceland?

Primary energy use by source in Iceland was 0.0104 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 Iceland?

The highest recorded value was 0.0127 terawatt-hours in 2024.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Iceland?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does Iceland rank for primary energy use by source?

Iceland ranks 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Iceland?

Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iceland 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.

Primary energy use by source in Iceland

Name: Primary energy use by source in Iceland
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Iceland: Primary energy use by source was 0.0104 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.0104 terawatt-hours

Change on year

down 18.0%

World rank

70th

of 79 countries

All-time high

0.0127 terawatt-hours

in 2024

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in Iceland, 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 Iceland stood at 0.0104 terawatt-hours.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.0% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Iceland peaked at 0.0127 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

Iceland ranks 70th of 79 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 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 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.0053 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0.0109 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0.0081 terawatt-hours	0.0057 terawatt-hours	0.0127 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Iceland

67 Bangladesh 0.0638 terawatt-hours compare
68 Kuwait 0.0446 terawatt-hours compare
69 Algeria 0.0136 terawatt-hours compare
71 Slovenia 0.0068 terawatt-hours compare
72 Slovakia 0.005 terawatt-hours compare
73 Hong Kong 0.0009 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for Iceland

Fuel imports 9.0% (2025)
Ores and metals imports 7.9% (2025)
Ores and metals exports 36.2% (2025)
Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Fuel exports 1.5% (2025)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 2.9% (2024)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 43.6% (2023)

All data for Iceland →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Iceland?: Primary energy use by source in Iceland was 0.0104 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 Iceland?: The highest recorded value was 0.0127 terawatt-hours in 2024.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Iceland?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Iceland rank for primary energy use by source?: Iceland ranks 70th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Iceland?: Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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About this data

Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.