Primary energy use by source in United States
United States: Primary energy use by source was 469.08 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in United States, 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 States is 469.08 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 143.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in United States peaked at 469.08 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
United States ranks 2nd 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 | 0.2157 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 2.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.26 terawatt-hours | 2.82 terawatt-hours | 4.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.87 terawatt-hours | 5.65 terawatt-hours | 74.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.54 terawatt-hours | 95.61 terawatt-hours | 298.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 418.83 terawatt-hours | 341.35 terawatt-hours | 469.08 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy use by source in United States?
- Primary energy use by source in United States was 469.08 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 469.08 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United States rank for primary energy use by source?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.