Primary energy use by source in Portugal
Portugal: Primary energy use by source was 13.8 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Portugal, 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
Portugal recorded 13.8 terawatt-hours for primary energy use by source in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Portugal peaked at 14.42 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Portugal ranks 22nd 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 | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.032 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 0.123 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.42 terawatt-hours | 0.168 terawatt-hours | 7.58 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.53 terawatt-hours | 9.16 terawatt-hours | 13.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.35 terawatt-hours | 12.3 terawatt-hours | 14.42 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (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 Portugal?
- Primary energy use by source in Portugal was 13.8 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14.42 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Portugal rank for primary energy use by source?
- Portugal ranks 22nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.