What is primary energy use by source in Venezuela?

Primary energy use by source in Venezuela was 0.1759 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 Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.1759 terawatt-hours in 2025.

What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Venezuela?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does Venezuela rank for primary energy use by source?

Venezuela ranks 61st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Venezuela?

Over the last ten years it is up 135.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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.

Primary energy use by source in Venezuela

Name: Primary energy use by source in Venezuela
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Venezuela: Primary energy use by source was 0.1759 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.1759 terawatt-hours

Change on year

up 99.5%

World rank

61st

of 79 countries

All-time high

0.1759 terawatt-hours

in 2025

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use by source in Venezuela, 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

Venezuela recorded 0.1759 terawatt-hours for primary energy use by source in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.

That represents a change of up 99.5% on the previous year and up 135.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in Venezuela peaked at 0.1759 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

Venezuela ranks 61st of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	0.0527 terawatt-hours	0 terawatt-hours	0.1097 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	0.0561 terawatt-hours	0.0162 terawatt-hours	0.1759 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near Venezuela

58 Latvia 0.2035 terawatt-hours compare
59 Cyprus 0.1972 terawatt-hours compare
60 Ecuador 0.1883 terawatt-hours compare
62 Azerbaijan 0.1697 terawatt-hours compare
63 Belarus 0.1667 terawatt-hours compare
64 Switzerland 0.158 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for Venezuela

Fuel imports 0.8% (2013)
Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2013)
Ores and metals exports 0.4% (2013)
Gas production 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 310.44 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 10,886 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fuel exports 97.7% (2013)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.4% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.1% (2023)

All data for Venezuela →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use by source in Venezuela?: Primary energy use by source in Venezuela was 0.1759 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 Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.1759 terawatt-hours in 2025.
What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does Venezuela rank for primary energy use by source?: Venezuela ranks 61st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is up 135.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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

Indicator: Primary energy use by source
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,686 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.