Primary energy use by source in Italy
Italy: Primary energy use by source was 21.49 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Italy, 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 Italy is 21.49 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Italy peaked at 23.64 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Italy 17th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 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 | 0.0002 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.002 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0811 terawatt-hours | 0.0019 terawatt-hours | 0.403 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.72 terawatt-hours | 0.563 terawatt-hours | 6.54 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.07 terawatt-hours | 9.13 terawatt-hours | 20.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.27 terawatt-hours | 18.76 terawatt-hours | 23.64 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More energy & mining data for Italy
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 32.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 551.92 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Italy?
- Primary energy use by source in Italy was 21.49 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 23.64 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Italy rank for primary energy use by source?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.