Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Thailand
Thailand: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 35.3% in 2024. β Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 35.3%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Thailand peaked at 38.4% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Thailand 29th 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.
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 | 13.6% | 0.0% | 22.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.3% | 17.6% | 25.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.2% | 29.1% | 34.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.9% | 35.0% | 38.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.9% | 33.2% | 35.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More energy & mining data for Thailand
- Fuel imports 16.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.8% (2024)
- Gas production 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 293.73 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,101 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Thailand?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Thailand was 35.3% 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 38.4% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Thailand rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.