Primary energy use by source in New Zealand
New Zealand: Primary energy use by source was 3.83 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand stood at 3.83 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in New Zealand peaked at 3.96 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
New Zealand ranks 39th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0087 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.039 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5624 terawatt-hours | 0.1202 terawatt-hours | 1.48 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1 terawatt-hours | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 2.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.14 terawatt-hours | 2.32 terawatt-hours | 3.96 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More energy & mining data for New Zealand
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2025)
- Gas production 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in New Zealand?
- Primary energy use by source in New Zealand was 3.83 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does New Zealand rank for primary energy use by source?
- New Zealand ranks 39th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.