Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia
Australia: Primary energy from low-carbon energy was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
121.13 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
28th
of 80 countries
All-time high
121.13 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
8.21 terawatt-hours
in 1966
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia is 121.13 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 166.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia peaked at 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.21 terawatt-hours, in 1966.
That places Australia 28th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8.59 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 8.21 terawatt-hours | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 8.48 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 1968 | 8.81 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 9.54 terawatt-hours | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 10.96 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 1971 | 12.3 terawatt-hours | +12.3% |
| 1972 | 12.4 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 13.31 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 15.17 terawatt-hours | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 16.37 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 15.62 terawatt-hours | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 14.84 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 15.9 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 15.51 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 14.63 terawatt-hours | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 15.09 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 14.33 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 13.43 terawatt-hours | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 14.46 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 15.32 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 15.42 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 15.04 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 16.55 terawatt-hours | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 16.71 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 17.06 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 17.84 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 17.98 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 18.43 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 18.28 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 18.16 terawatt-hours | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 18.87 terawatt-hours | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 19.01 terawatt-hours | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 19.13 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 19.8 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 19.34 terawatt-hours | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 18.88 terawatt-hours | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 20.53 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 22.11 terawatt-hours | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 25.09 terawatt-hours | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 28.82 terawatt-hours | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 29.88 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 29.94 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 27.9 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 27.59 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 29.69 terawatt-hours | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 38.92 terawatt-hours | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 39.55 terawatt-hours | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 45.22 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 42.97 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 45.52 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 50.6 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 47.95 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 58.38 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 63.82 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 72.41 terawatt-hours | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 85.3 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 95.24 terawatt-hours | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 104.15 terawatt-hours | +9.4% |
| 2024 | 109.72 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2025 | 121.13 terawatt-hours | +10.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 121.13 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 70.73 terawatt-hours, 1.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Australia's 121.13 terawatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 134.27 terawatt-hours, 90% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.72 terawatt-hours | 8.21 terawatt-hours | 9.54 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 14.24 terawatt-hours | 10.96 terawatt-hours | 16.37 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.1 terawatt-hours | 13.43 terawatt-hours | 16.71 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.46 terawatt-hours | 17.06 terawatt-hours | 19.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.01 terawatt-hours | 18.88 terawatt-hours | 29.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.26 terawatt-hours | 29.69 terawatt-hours | 63.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.99 terawatt-hours | 72.41 terawatt-hours | 121.13 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 25 Philippines 136.78 terawatt-hours compare
- 26 New Zealand 131.77 terawatt-hours compare
- 27 Czechia 125.45 terawatt-hours compare
- 29 Belgium 116.22 terawatt-hours compare
- 30 Thailand 108.88 terawatt-hours compare
- 31 Switzerland 105.8 terawatt-hours compare
More climate change data for Australia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.30 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 118,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,162 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 84,416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,507 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia?
- Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Australia was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from low-carbon energy recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 121.13 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from low-carbon energy recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.21 terawatt-hours in 1966.
- How does Australia rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy?
- Australia ranks 28th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from low-carbon energy rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from low-carbon energy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.