Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. in Norway
Norway: Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. was 5.32 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.32 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 31.3%
World rank
20th
of 80 countries
All-time high
27.08 terawatt-hours
in 2005
All-time low
-23.51 terawatt-hours
in 2003
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy in Norway, 1966–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy in Norway is 5.32 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 31.3% on the previous year and up 133.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy in Norway peaked at 27.08 terawatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, -23.51 terawatt-hours, in 2003.
That places Norway 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. in Norway, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -0.708 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1967 | 4.56 terawatt-hours | -743.6% |
| 1968 | 6.9 terawatt-hours | +51.5% |
| 1969 | -2.83 terawatt-hours | -141.0% |
| 1970 | 0.437 terawatt-hours | -115.4% |
| 1971 | 5.44 terawatt-hours | +1144.2% |
| 1972 | 4.17 terawatt-hours | -23.3% |
| 1973 | 5.45 terawatt-hours | +30.6% |
| 1974 | 3.73 terawatt-hours | -31.6% |
| 1975 | 0.733 terawatt-hours | -80.3% |
| 1976 | 4.6 terawatt-hours | +528.0% |
| 1977 | -9.91 terawatt-hours | -315.3% |
| 1978 | 8.68 terawatt-hours | -187.6% |
| 1979 | 7.99 terawatt-hours | -8.0% |
| 1980 | -5.09 terawatt-hours | -163.6% |
| 1981 | 9.22 terawatt-hours | -281.3% |
| 1982 | -0.335 terawatt-hours | -103.6% |
| 1983 | 13.19 terawatt-hours | -4037.0% |
| 1984 | 0.215 terawatt-hours | -98.4% |
| 1985 | -3.5 terawatt-hours | -1730.2% |
| 1986 | -6.12 terawatt-hours | +74.6% |
| 1987 | 7.06 terawatt-hours | -215.3% |
| 1988 | 5.6 terawatt-hours | -20.6% |
| 1989 | 9.55 terawatt-hours | +70.5% |
| 1990 | 3.3 terawatt-hours | -65.4% |
| 1991 | -11.02 terawatt-hours | -433.8% |
| 1992 | 6.59 terawatt-hours | -159.8% |
| 1993 | 2.62 terawatt-hours | -60.3% |
| 1994 | -7.51 terawatt-hours | -386.8% |
| 1995 | 9.95 terawatt-hours | -232.5% |
| 1996 | -17.63 terawatt-hours | -277.2% |
| 1997 | 5.73 terawatt-hours | -132.5% |
| 1998 | 6.02 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 5.77 terawatt-hours | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 20.33 terawatt-hours | +252.1% |
| 2001 | -21.36 terawatt-hours | -205.1% |
| 2002 | 8.94 terawatt-hours | -141.9% |
| 2003 | -23.51 terawatt-hours | -362.9% |
| 2004 | 3.42 terawatt-hours | -114.6% |
| 2005 | 27.08 terawatt-hours | +691.0% |
| 2006 | -15.99 terawatt-hours | -159.1% |
| 2007 | 14.84 terawatt-hours | -192.8% |
| 2008 | 6.04 terawatt-hours | -59.3% |
| 2009 | -14.04 terawatt-hours | -332.6% |
| 2010 | -8 terawatt-hours | -43.0% |
| 2011 | 3.9 terawatt-hours | -148.8% |
| 2012 | 21.87 terawatt-hours | +460.5% |
| 2013 | -13.09 terawatt-hours | -159.9% |
| 2014 | 7.23 terawatt-hours | -155.2% |
| 2015 | 2.28 terawatt-hours | -68.5% |
| 2016 | 6.86 terawatt-hours | +200.6% |
| 2017 | 2.28 terawatt-hours | -66.7% |
| 2018 | -3.83 terawatt-hours | -268.1% |
| 2019 | -10.82 terawatt-hours | +182.2% |
| 2020 | 19.23 terawatt-hours | -277.7% |
| 2021 | 4.54 terawatt-hours | -76.4% |
| 2022 | -12.57 terawatt-hours | -376.8% |
| 2023 | 8.78 terawatt-hours | -169.8% |
| 2024 | 4.05 terawatt-hours | -53.9% |
| 2025 | 5.32 terawatt-hours | +31.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 5.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.5633 terawatt-hours, 9.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Norway's 5.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1847 terawatt-hours, 28.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. in Norway changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +4037.0% | -0.335 terawatt-hours | 13.19 terawatt-hours |
| 1985 | -1730.2% | 0.215 terawatt-hours | -3.5 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.98 terawatt-hours | -2.83 terawatt-hours | 6.9 terawatt-hours | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.13 terawatt-hours | -9.91 terawatt-hours | 8.68 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.98 terawatt-hours | -6.12 terawatt-hours | 13.19 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3816 terawatt-hours | -17.63 terawatt-hours | 9.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5738 terawatt-hours | -23.51 terawatt-hours | 27.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8683 terawatt-hours | -13.09 terawatt-hours | 21.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.89 terawatt-hours | -12.57 terawatt-hours | 19.23 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More climate change data for Norway
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,074 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 927.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,147 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.4 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy in Norway?
- Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy in Norway was 5.32 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 27.08 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- What is the lowest year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.51 terawatt-hours in 2003.
- How does Norway rank for year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy?
- Norway ranks 20th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Year-to-year change in primary energy from fossil fuels vs. low-carbon energy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Change in total energy supply relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours.