Primary energy from low-carbon energy in New Zealand
New Zealand: Primary energy from low-carbon energy was 131.77 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
131.77 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
26th
of 80 countries
All-time high
131.77 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
22.56 terawatt-hours
in 1967
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is 131.77 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from low-carbon energy in New Zealand peaked at 131.77 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.56 terawatt-hours, in 1967.
That places New Zealand 26th 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 23.5 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 24.4 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 22.56 terawatt-hours | -7.5% |
| 1968 | 24.72 terawatt-hours | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 24.91 terawatt-hours | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 25.4 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 26.95 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 27.83 terawatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 27.53 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 1974 | 31.45 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 32.95 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 31.19 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 29.64 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 30.81 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 32.34 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 34.19 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 33.93 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 32.76 terawatt-hours | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 34.38 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 36.35 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 34.34 terawatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 37.46 terawatt-hours | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 37.24 terawatt-hours | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 38.36 terawatt-hours | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 42.88 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 46.89 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 48.19 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 46.03 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 49.73 terawatt-hours | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 50.57 terawatt-hours | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 51.66 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 50.09 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 48.13 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 52.87 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 53.07 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 56.11 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 52.16 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 54.71 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 52.73 terawatt-hours | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 57.19 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 57.35 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 59.84 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 62.1 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 67.37 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 76.32 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 87.22 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 91.32 terawatt-hours | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 91.46 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 95.36 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 102.37 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 108.58 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 112.25 terawatt-hours | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 111.64 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 112.18 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 112.5 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 111.65 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 113.37 terawatt-hours | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 116.13 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 113.82 terawatt-hours | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 122.71 terawatt-hours | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 131.77 terawatt-hours | +7.4% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 131.77 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 70.73 terawatt-hours, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 131.77 terawatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 134.27 terawatt-hours, 98% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.02 terawatt-hours | 22.56 terawatt-hours | 24.91 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 29.61 terawatt-hours | 25.4 terawatt-hours | 32.95 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 36.19 terawatt-hours | 32.76 terawatt-hours | 42.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.72 terawatt-hours | 46.03 terawatt-hours | 53.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.59 terawatt-hours | 52.16 terawatt-hours | 76.32 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.49 terawatt-hours | 87.22 terawatt-hours | 112.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.24 terawatt-hours | 111.65 terawatt-hours | 131.77 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 46,323 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,340 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from low-carbon energy in New Zealand?
- Primary energy from low-carbon energy in New Zealand was 131.77 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 131.77 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from low-carbon energy recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.56 terawatt-hours in 1967.
- How does New Zealand rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy?
- New Zealand ranks 26th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from low-carbon energy rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.