Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Portugal
Portugal: Primary energy from low-carbon energy was 53.62 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
53.62 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
47th
of 80 countries
All-time high
54.19 terawatt-hours
in 2024
All-time low
4.6 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 53.62 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from low-carbon energy in Portugal peaked at 54.19 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.6 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Portugal ranks 47th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4.6 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 5.88 terawatt-hours | +27.8% |
| 1967 | 6.06 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 5.88 terawatt-hours | -3.0% |
| 1969 | 7.16 terawatt-hours | +21.8% |
| 1970 | 6.37 terawatt-hours | -11.1% |
| 1971 | 6.6 terawatt-hours | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 7.43 terawatt-hours | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 7.93 terawatt-hours | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 8.37 terawatt-hours | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 7.13 terawatt-hours | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 5.48 terawatt-hours | -23.0% |
| 1977 | 10.68 terawatt-hours | +94.7% |
| 1978 | 11.51 terawatt-hours | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 11.99 terawatt-hours | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 8.99 terawatt-hours | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 5.96 terawatt-hours | -33.7% |
| 1982 | 7.99 terawatt-hours | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 9.25 terawatt-hours | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 10.92 terawatt-hours | +18.0% |
| 1985 | 12.38 terawatt-hours | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 10.36 terawatt-hours | -16.3% |
| 1987 | 11.02 terawatt-hours | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 14.23 terawatt-hours | +29.1% |
| 1989 | 7.82 terawatt-hours | -45.0% |
| 1990 | 11.29 terawatt-hours | +44.2% |
| 1991 | 11.54 terawatt-hours | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 7.37 terawatt-hours | -36.1% |
| 1993 | 11.32 terawatt-hours | +53.5% |
| 1994 | 13.84 terawatt-hours | +22.2% |
| 1995 | 11.77 terawatt-hours | -14.9% |
| 1996 | 18.18 terawatt-hours | +54.4% |
| 1997 | 16.79 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 16.75 terawatt-hours | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 11.72 terawatt-hours | -30.0% |
| 2000 | 16.22 terawatt-hours | +38.4% |
| 2001 | 19.42 terawatt-hours | +19.7% |
| 2002 | 13.59 terawatt-hours | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 21.35 terawatt-hours | +57.1% |
| 2004 | 16.22 terawatt-hours | -24.0% |
| 2005 | 12.22 terawatt-hours | -24.6% |
| 2006 | 20.69 terawatt-hours | +69.3% |
| 2007 | 23.37 terawatt-hours | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 21.73 terawatt-hours | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 26.8 terawatt-hours | +23.3% |
| 2010 | 39.24 terawatt-hours | +46.4% |
| 2011 | 35.51 terawatt-hours | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 29.91 terawatt-hours | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 40.64 terawatt-hours | +35.9% |
| 2014 | 42.82 terawatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 36.59 terawatt-hours | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 43.21 terawatt-hours | +18.1% |
| 2017 | 34.03 terawatt-hours | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 41.16 terawatt-hours | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 39.35 terawatt-hours | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 42.76 terawatt-hours | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 45.21 terawatt-hours | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 41.44 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 47.9 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 54.19 terawatt-hours | +13.1% |
| 2025 | 53.62 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 53.62 terawatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 70.73 terawatt-hours, 76% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 53.62 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 68.4 terawatt-hours, 78% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.92 terawatt-hours | 4.6 terawatt-hours | 7.16 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 8.35 terawatt-hours | 5.48 terawatt-hours | 11.99 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.89 terawatt-hours | 5.96 terawatt-hours | 14.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.06 terawatt-hours | 7.37 terawatt-hours | 18.18 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.16 terawatt-hours | 12.22 terawatt-hours | 26.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.25 terawatt-hours | 29.91 terawatt-hours | 43.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.52 terawatt-hours | 41.44 terawatt-hours | 54.19 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from low-carbon energy in Portugal?
- Primary energy from low-carbon energy in Portugal was 53.62 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 54.19 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy from low-carbon energy recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Portugal rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy?
- Portugal ranks 47th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from low-carbon energy rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.