Saudi Arabia: Primary energy consumption

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 Saudi Arabia

Primary energy consumption

 Latest value 11.686
 Year 2023
 Measure quadrillion Btu
 Data availability 1980 - 2023
 Average 6.371
 Min - Max 1.654 - 12.270
 Source The U.S. Energy Information Administration
The latest value from 2023 is 11.686 quadrillion Btu, an increase from 11.353 quadrillion Btu in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 3.088 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1980 to 2023 is 6.371 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 1.654 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 12.27 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2016. 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
Saudi Arabia - Primary energy consumption - Recent values chart

Historical series
Saudi Arabia - 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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