Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 19.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 19.9% for share of direct primary energy consumption by source in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 164.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong peaked at 20.9% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Hong Kong 52nd out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1966 | 0.0% | — |
| 1967 | 0.0% | — |
| 1968 | 0.0% | — |
| 1969 | 0.0% | — |
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.2% | — |
| 1996 | 10.7% | +6242.7% |
| 1997 | 16.5% | +54.3% |
| 1998 | 15.2% | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 16.5% | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 14.2% | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 11.4% | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 11.1% | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | -37.7% |
| 2004 | 8.9% | +29.0% |
| 2005 | 9.3% | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 9.6% | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 8.5% | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 10.5% | +24.3% |
| 2009 | 9.4% | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 11.2% | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 8.7% | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 8.3% | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 7.6% | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 7.5% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 9.3% | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 9.3% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 8.3% | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 9.0% | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 19.2% | +112.1% |
| 2021 | 19.8% | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 20.9% | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 19.4% | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 19.9% | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.9% | 0.0% | 16.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.0% | 6.9% | 14.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.8% | 7.5% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.8% | 19.2% | 20.9% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Hong Kong was 19.9% 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 20.9% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Hong Kong rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Hong Kong ranks 52nd out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.