Primary energy use by source in Norway
Norway: Primary energy use by source was 14.27 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Norway, 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 Norway is 14.27 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and up 467.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Norway peaked at 14.93 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Norway ranks 21st 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 | 0.0082 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.025 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.452 terawatt-hours | 0.027 terawatt-hours | 0.977 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.47 terawatt-hours | 0.879 terawatt-hours | 5.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.28 terawatt-hours | 9.91 terawatt-hours | 14.93 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More energy & mining data for Norway
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2025)
- Gas production 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 62.3% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Norway?
- Primary energy use by source in Norway was 14.27 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 14.93 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Norway rank for primary energy use by source?
- Norway ranks 21st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 467.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.