Primary energy use by source in Romania
Romania: Primary energy use by source was 6.05 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in Romania, 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 Romania stood at 6.05 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Romania peaked at 7.55 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Romania ranks 33rd 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 | 0.0001 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0018 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.009 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.77 terawatt-hours | 0.306 terawatt-hours | 7.41 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.74 terawatt-hours | 6.05 terawatt-hours | 7.55 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More energy & mining data for Romania
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Gas production 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 89.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,711 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 4.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 53.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in Romania?
- Primary energy use by source in Romania was 6.05 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 7.55 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Romania rank for primary energy use by source?
- Romania ranks 33rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.