Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India
India: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 6.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India stood at 6.6%.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India peaked at 9.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1965.
India ranks 69th 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 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.4% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 6.4% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 66.65 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in India was 6.6% 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1965.
- How does India rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- India ranks 69th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.