Primary energy use by source in Philippines
Philippines: Primary energy use by source was 1.23 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 1.23 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Philippines peaked at 1.34 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Philippines 47th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.0254 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0644 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5455 terawatt-hours | 0.0617 terawatt-hours | 1.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2 terawatt-hours | 1.03 terawatt-hours | 1.34 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Philippines?
- Primary energy use by source in Philippines was 1.23 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 1.34 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Philippines rank for primary energy use by source?
- Philippines ranks 47th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.