What is primary energy use by source in Iraq?

Primary energy use by source in Iraq was 0 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 Iraq?

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

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

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

How does Iraq rank for primary energy use by source?

Iraq ranks 75th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Where does this Iraq 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 Iraq

Name: Primary energy use by source in Iraq
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)

Iraq: Primary energy use by source was 0 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)

0 terawatt-hours

World rank

75th

of 79 countries

All-time high

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 0 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.

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

Iraq ranks 75th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Iraq

72 Slovakia 0.005 terawatt-hours compare
73 Hong Kong 0.0009 terawatt-hours compare
74 Trinidad and Tobago 0 terawatt-hours compare
75 Malaysia 0 terawatt-hours compare
75 Qatar 0 terawatt-hours compare
75 Singapore 0 terawatt-hours compare
75 Turkmenistan 0 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for Iraq

Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Iraq?: Primary energy use by source in Iraq was 0 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 Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Iraq rank for primary energy use by source?: Iraq ranks 75th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Iraq 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.