Portugal: Primary energy consumption

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 Portugal

Primary energy consumption

 Latest value 0.773
 Year 2023
 Measure quadrillion Btu
 Data availability 1980 - 2023
 Average 0.794
 Min - Max 0.346 - 1.064
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2023 is 0.773 quadrillion Btu, a decline from 0.837 quadrillion Btu in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 3.088 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1980 to 2023 is 0.794 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 0.346 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 1.064 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Portugal - Primary energy consumption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Portugal - Primary energy consumption - historical chart - 1980-2023




Definition: Primary energy is energy found in nature before any human-made transformation. It includes sources like crude oil, coal, natural gas, solar, wind, and hydropower. It represents the raw form of energy used as input for conversion or consumption.

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