Share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Share of primary energy use by source was 10.5% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
10.5%
Change on year
down 18.5%
World rank
67th
of 77 countries
All-time high
15.6%
in 2021
All-time low
0.0%
in 1997
Years of data
29
1997–2025

Share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia, 1997–2025

0510151997201120251997: 0 %1998: 0.602 %1999: 1.2 %2000: 2 %2001: 2.8 %2002: 2.9 %2003: 2.4 %2004: 2.4 %2005: 2.4 %2006: 2.6 %2007: 3.2 %2008: 3.7 %2009: 2.6 %2010: 3.7 %2011: 4.1 %2012: 4.5 %2013: 5.5 %2014: 5 %2015: 5 %2016: 7.5 %2017: 9.6 %2018: 8.9 %2019: 9.8 %2020: 12.8 %2021: 15.6 %2022: 9.8 %2023: 12.1 %2024: 12.8 %2025: 10.5 %

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2025, share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia stood at 10.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.5% on the previous year and up 109.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia peaked at 15.6% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1997.

That places North Macedonia 67th out of 77 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.6% 0.0% 1.2% 3
2000s 2.7% 2.0% 3.7% 10
2010s 6.4% 3.7% 9.8% 10
2020s 12.3% 9.8% 15.6% 6

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 64 Norway 10.9% compare
  2. 65 Brazil 10.7% compare
  3. 66 New Zealand 10.5% compare
  4. 68 China (People’s Republic of) 9.8% compare
  5. 69 Estonia 6.2% compare
  6. 70 India 6.1% compare

See the full ranking of 79 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia?
Share of primary energy use by source in North Macedonia was 10.5% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of primary energy use by source recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2021.
What is the lowest share of primary energy use by source recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1997.
How does North Macedonia rank for share of primary energy use by source?
North Macedonia ranks 67th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of primary energy use by source rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 109.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of primary energy use by source
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
79 places, 4,176 data points, 1965–2025
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.