Primary energy use by source in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Primary energy use by source was 87.1 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 87.1 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 116.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in United Kingdom peaked at 87.1 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
United Kingdom ranks 6th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0009 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.009 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3886 terawatt-hours | 0.009 terawatt-hours | 0.877 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.52 terawatt-hours | 0.946 terawatt-hours | 9.28 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.43 terawatt-hours | 10.29 terawatt-hours | 63.83 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.94 terawatt-hours | 64.92 terawatt-hours | 87.1 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in United Kingdom?
- Primary energy use by source in United Kingdom was 87.1 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 87.1 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United Kingdom rank for primary energy use by source?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.