Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan
Pakistan: Primary energy from low-carbon energy was 152.4 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
152.4 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 14.7%
World rank
23rd
of 80 countries
All-time high
152.4 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
2.2 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan, 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
In 2025, primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan stood at 152.4 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.7% on the previous year and up 223.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan peaked at 152.4 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.2 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Pakistan ranks 23rd of 80 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.
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.2 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 2.2 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2.6 terawatt-hours | +18.5% |
| 1968 | 3.13 terawatt-hours | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 3.3 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 2.92 terawatt-hours | -11.5% |
| 1971 | 3.96 terawatt-hours | +35.6% |
| 1972 | 4.63 terawatt-hours | +16.9% |
| 1973 | 5.39 terawatt-hours | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 5.86 terawatt-hours | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 6.74 terawatt-hours | +15.0% |
| 1976 | 6.88 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 7.31 terawatt-hours | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 8.35 terawatt-hours | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 8.64 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 9.13 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 9.79 terawatt-hours | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 11.06 terawatt-hours | +13.0% |
| 1983 | 12.93 terawatt-hours | +16.9% |
| 1984 | 13.54 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 14.2 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 15.44 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 17.3 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 17.75 terawatt-hours | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 17.8 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 18.36 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 19.56 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 21.62 terawatt-hours | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 23.17 terawatt-hours | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 23.31 terawatt-hours | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 24.33 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 25.79 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 19.81 terawatt-hours | -23.2% |
| 1998 | 25.3 terawatt-hours | +27.7% |
| 1999 | 21.75 terawatt-hours | -14.0% |
| 2000 | 23.23 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 27.26 terawatt-hours | +17.3% |
| 2002 | 29.07 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 33.52 terawatt-hours | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 36.8 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 38.39 terawatt-hours | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 37.93 terawatt-hours | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 38.7 terawatt-hours | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 32.63 terawatt-hours | -15.7% |
| 2009 | 36.46 terawatt-hours | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 37.53 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 42.56 terawatt-hours | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 44.08 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 44.7 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 47.08 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 47.05 terawatt-hours | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 53.82 terawatt-hours | +14.4% |
| 2017 | 60.74 terawatt-hours | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 64.38 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 71.6 terawatt-hours | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 77.67 terawatt-hours | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 96.56 terawatt-hours | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 117.82 terawatt-hours | +22.0% |
| 2023 | 124.2 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 132.87 terawatt-hours | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 152.4 terawatt-hours | +14.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 152.4 terawatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 34.1 terawatt-hours, 4.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 152.4 terawatt-hours is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13.55 terawatt-hours, 11.3× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.69 terawatt-hours | 2.2 terawatt-hours | 3.3 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.07 terawatt-hours | 2.92 terawatt-hours | 8.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.89 terawatt-hours | 9.13 terawatt-hours | 17.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.3 terawatt-hours | 18.36 terawatt-hours | 25.79 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.4 terawatt-hours | 23.23 terawatt-hours | 38.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.35 terawatt-hours | 37.53 terawatt-hours | 71.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.92 terawatt-hours | 77.67 terawatt-hours | 152.4 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 20 Norway 166.07 terawatt-hours compare
- 21 Mexico 154.17 terawatt-hours compare
- 22 Vietnam 153.92 terawatt-hours compare
- 24 United Arab Emirates 139.05 terawatt-hours compare
- 25 Philippines 136.78 terawatt-hours compare
- 26 New Zealand 131.77 terawatt-hours compare
More climate change data for Pakistan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 6.32 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 170,790 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 136,773 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4,885 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,684 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 37,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,876 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 142.67 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan?
- Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Pakistan was 152.4 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 152.4 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from low-carbon energy recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Pakistan rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy?
- Pakistan ranks 23rd out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from low-carbon energy rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.