Primary energy use by source in Poland
Poland: Primary energy use by source was 24.09 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Poland, 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 Poland is 24.09 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 121.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Poland peaked at 24.95 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Poland 14th 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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0011 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.004 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3173 terawatt-hours | 0.005 terawatt-hours | 1.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.96 terawatt-hours | 1.66 terawatt-hours | 15.11 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.84 terawatt-hours | 15.8 terawatt-hours | 24.95 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Poland
- Fuel imports 7.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2024)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Poland?
- Primary energy use by source in Poland was 24.09 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 24.95 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Poland rank for primary energy use by source?
- Poland ranks 14th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.