Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal
Portugal: Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity was 13,080 Gigawatt-hour in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13,080 Gigawatt-hour
Change on year
down 8.9%
World rank
20th
of 51 countries
All-time high
14,356 Gigawatt-hour
in 2024
All-time low
1,712 Gigawatt-hour
in 1991
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
In 2025, supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal stood at 13,080 Gigawatt-hour.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal peaked at 14,356 Gigawatt-hour in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,712 Gigawatt-hour, in 1991.
Portugal ranks 20th of 51 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.
Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,733 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 1,712 Gigawatt-hour | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 2,538 Gigawatt-hour | +48.2% |
| 1993 | 2,077 Gigawatt-hour | -18.2% |
| 1994 | 2,257 Gigawatt-hour | +8.7% |
| 1995 | 2,655 Gigawatt-hour | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 4,116 Gigawatt-hour | +55.0% |
| 1997 | 5,376 Gigawatt-hour | +30.6% |
| 1998 | 3,974 Gigawatt-hour | -26.1% |
| 1999 | 3,628 Gigawatt-hour | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 4,698 Gigawatt-hour | +29.5% |
| 2001 | 3,741 Gigawatt-hour | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 5,329 Gigawatt-hour | +42.4% |
| 2003 | 5,898 Gigawatt-hour | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 8,612 Gigawatt-hour | +46.0% |
| 2005 | 9,626 Gigawatt-hour | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 8,624 Gigawatt-hour | -10.4% |
| 2007 | 9,641 Gigawatt-hour | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 10,744 Gigawatt-hour | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 7,598 Gigawatt-hour | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 5,814 Gigawatt-hour | -23.5% |
| 2011 | 6,742 Gigawatt-hour | +16.0% |
| 2012 | 10,766 Gigawatt-hour | +59.7% |
| 2013 | 8,100 Gigawatt-hour | -24.8% |
| 2014 | 7,247 Gigawatt-hour | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 8,077 Gigawatt-hour | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 4,616 Gigawatt-hour | -42.9% |
| 2017 | 5,506 Gigawatt-hour | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 5,668 Gigawatt-hour | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 8,099 Gigawatt-hour | +42.9% |
| 2020 | 7,553 Gigawatt-hour | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 9,544 Gigawatt-hour | +26.4% |
| 2022 | 12,315 Gigawatt-hour | +29.0% |
| 2023 | 13,656 Gigawatt-hour | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 14,356 Gigawatt-hour | +5.1% |
| 2025 | 13,080 Gigawatt-hour | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,007 Gigawatt-hour | 1,712 Gigawatt-hour | 5,376 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,451 Gigawatt-hour | 3,741 Gigawatt-hour | 10,744 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,063 Gigawatt-hour | 4,616 Gigawatt-hour | 10,766 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,751 Gigawatt-hour | 7,553 Gigawatt-hour | 14,356 Gigawatt-hour | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal?
- Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity in Portugal was 13,080 Gigawatt-hour in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest supply, transformation and consumption of electricity recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14,356 Gigawatt-hour in 2024.
- What is the lowest supply, transformation and consumption of electricity recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,712 Gigawatt-hour in 1991.
- How does Portugal rank for supply, transformation and consumption of electricity?
- Portugal ranks 20th out of 51 countries with data for 2025.
- Is supply, transformation and consumption of electricity rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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