Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Primary energy use by source was 5.08 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan, 1985–2025
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 Kazakhstan stood at 5.08 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 3,757.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan peaked at 5.08 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1985.
That places Kazakhstan 34th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.186 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.7071 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.07 terawatt-hours | 1.03 terawatt-hours | 5.08 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.5% (2024)
- Gas production 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan?
- Primary energy use by source in Kazakhstan was 5.08 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1985.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for primary energy use by source?
- Kazakhstan ranks 34th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,757.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.