Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil
Brazil: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 11.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil is 11.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil peaked at 15.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1970.
That places Brazil 65th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.4% | 5.6% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.5% | 11.2% | 15.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 10.7% | 14.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 12.2% (2025)
- Gas production 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 265.68 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,248 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 16.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 50.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Brazil was 11.1% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Brazil ranks 65th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.