Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Ireland
Ireland: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 31.3% in 2024. β Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Ireland, 1965β2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β 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 Ireland is 31.3%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Ireland peaked at 34.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Ireland ranks 33rd of 80 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.6% | 8.2% | 21.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.3% | 18.2% | 22.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.8% | 21.9% | 29.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.7% | 27.3% | 31.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Ireland?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Ireland was 31.3% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 34.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Ireland rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Ireland ranks 33rd out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) β 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.