Rising to a series high
Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption moved from 229.4 Exajoules in 2015 to 291.8 Exajoules in 2023 (+27.2%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 291.8 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 229.4 Exajoules in 2015.
What Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption shows
Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption was 291.8 Exajoules in 2023, up 4.6% on 2022. The Asia-Pacific regional primary energy consumption over the 2015–2023 period reflects a rapidly expanding and diverse energy market, highlighting overall energy demand patterns, consumption growth, and long-term changes across the region.
A 21.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 62.41 Exajoules. The sharpest single-year move was +5.3% in 2021.
China leads the region
Within Asia-Pacific, China has the highest value in 2023 at 170.7 Exajoules, 58.5% of the regional total.
Country ranking
Primary Energy Consumption by country, 2023
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Exajoules↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 170.7 | +6.5% | |
| 2 | Japan | 17.40 | −3.4% | |
| 3 | South Korea | 12.43 | −2.5% | |
| 4 | Indonesia | 10.10 | +0.5% | |
| 5 | Australia | 6.02 | −13.8% | |
| 6 | Thailand | 5.01 | +0.2% | |
| 7 | Vietnam | 4.89 | +9.2% | |
| 8 | Malaysia | 4.81 | +0.4% | |
| 9 | Taiwan | 4.53 | −4.6% | |
| 10 | Singapore | 3.47 | +9.5% | |
| 11 | Philippines | 2.19 | +6.3% | |
| 12 | India | 0.900 | +15.4% |
By region
Primary Energy Consumption by region
Exajoules, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Exajoules.
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| Year | Exajoules | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 291.8 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 278.8 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 272.2 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 258.3 | −0.4% |
| 2019 | 259.4 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 251.2 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 241.1 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 231.5 | +1% |
| 2015 Trough | 229.4 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Primary Energy Consumption — - Primary Energy Consumption refers to the total amount of energy consumed by a country before conversion into secondary energy forms such as electricity, heat, or refined fuels. It represents the consumption of energy from primary sources including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources within a given year. The metric is generally measured in Exajoules (EJ) and provides an overview of a country’s overall energy demand, economic activity, industrial development, and energy system structure. Primary Energy Consumption is an important indicator for evaluating energy usage patterns, resource dependence, energy security, and long-term energy transition trends across countries.
The data includes consumption of primary energy from major energy sources such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectricity, wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy sources. It covers energy used across different sectors, including industrial, residential, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. The dataset accounts for energy input before transformation into secondary energy products, allowing measurement of total energy demand at the national level. It includes domestically consumed energy and follows standardized calculation methodologies based on energy statistics from national sources and international energy databases, enabling comparison of energy consumption trends among countries.
The data excludes secondary energy products after conversion, such as electricity and refined petroleum products, when measured separately from their original primary energy inputs. It does not represent only electricity consumption or final energy consumption by end users. The indicator does not directly measure energy efficiency, energy affordability, carbon emissions, or the quality and reliability of energy services. Energy losses occurring during energy transformation, distribution, and transmission are accounted for according to the methodology used but do not represent actual useful energy consumed by consumers. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national statistical reporting, estimation methods, and energy accounting practices.
About this indicator
Primary Energy Consumption — - Primary Energy Consumption refers to the total amount of energy consumed by a country before conversion into secondary energy forms such as electricity, heat, or refined fuels. It represents the consumption of energy from primary sources including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources within a given year. The metric is generally measured in Exajoules (EJ) and provides an overview of a country’s overall energy demand, economic activity, industrial development, and energy system structure. Primary Energy Consumption is an important indicator for evaluating energy usage patterns, resource dependence, energy security, and long-term energy transition trends across countries.
Measured in Petajoules (PJ), the dataset represents the total primary energy consumed across Asia-Pacific, including major economies such as China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and other regional markets, providing insights into energy utilization and economic development.
Asia-Pacific recorded primary energy consumption of 229,360 PJ in 2015, increasing to 231,540 PJ in 2016 and 241,100 PJ in 2017. Consumption continued rising to 251,160 PJ in 2018 and reached 259,380 PJ in 2019. In 2020, regional consumption remained nearly stable at 258,340 PJ despite economic disruptions. Energy demand recovered strongly in 2021, reaching 272,150 PJ, followed by further growth to 278,810 PJ in 2022. In 2023, Asia-Pacific recorded the highest consumption level of 291,770 PJ, reflecting continued regional energy expansion.
China remained the largest contributor, increasing from 126,490 PJ in 2015 to 170,740 PJ in 2023, driven by industrial growth and rising energy requirements. Japan showed a gradual decline from 19,310 PJ to 17,400 PJ, while India recorded fluctuations from 1,180 PJ to 900 PJ. Indonesia demonstrated strong growth from 6,720 PJ to 10,100 PJ, and Vietnam increased from 2,980 PJ to 4,890 PJ, reflecting expanding economic activity.
Other markets including South Korea, Malaysia, Australia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand maintained relatively stable consumption trends with moderate changes. Overall, the dataset highlights strong growth in Asia-Pacific’s primary energy consumption, influenced by industrialization, urbanization, population growth, and infrastructure expansion. The data supports regional energy analysis, policy evaluation, investment planning, and sustainability assessment, providing valuable insights into future energy development and the transition toward more efficient energy systems.
- Indicator
- Primary Energy Consumption
- Region
- Asia-Pacific
- Unit
- Exajoules
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Energy & Power
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- energyinst.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption?
Definition- Primary Energy Consumption refers to the total amount of energy consumed by a country before conversion into secondary energy forms such as electricity, heat, or refined fuels. It represents the consumption of energy from primary sources including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources within a given year. The metric is generally measured in Exajoules (EJ) and provides an overview of a country’s overall energy demand, economic activity, industrial development, and energy system structure. Primary Energy Consumption is an important indicator for evaluating energy usage patterns, resource dependence, energy security, and long-term energy transition trends across countries.
What was Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption in 2023?
Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption was 291.8 Exajoules in 2023, up 4.6% on 2022.
How has Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption changed between 2015 and 2023?
Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption moved from 229.4 Exajoules in 2015 to 291.8 Exajoules in 2023 (+27.2%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 291.8 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 229.4 Exajoules in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption?
The highest value was 291.8 Exajoules in 2023 and the lowest was 229.4 Exajoules in 2015.
What does the Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes consumption of primary energy from major energy sources such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectricity, wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and other renewable energy sources. It covers energy used across different sectors, including industrial, residential, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. The dataset accounts for energy input before transformation into secondary energy products, allowing measurement of total energy demand at the national level. It includes domestically consumed energy and follows standardized calculation methodologies based on energy statistics from national sources and international energy databases, enabling comparison of energy consumption trends among countries. Excluded: The data excludes secondary energy products after conversion, such as electricity and refined petroleum products, when measured separately from their original primary energy inputs. It does not represent only electricity consumption or final energy consumption by end users. The indicator does not directly measure energy efficiency, energy affordability, carbon emissions, or the quality and reliability of energy services. Energy losses occurring during energy transformation, distribution, and transmission are accounted for according to the methodology used but do not represent actual useful energy consumed by consumers. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national statistical reporting, estimation methods, and energy accounting practices.
Where does the Asia-Pacific Primary Energy Consumption data come from?
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Exajoules.
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