- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption was 40.72 Exajoules in 2023, up 0.7% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption dataset of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's energy consumption landscape, highlighting total energy demand, consumption patterns, and long-term changes in the overall energy system.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption moved from 36.27 Exajoules in 2015 to 40.72 Exajoules in 2023 (+12.3%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 40.72 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 36.27 Exajoules in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 4.45 Exajoules. The sharpest single-year move was +4.1% in 2018.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia has the highest value in 2023 at 31.29 Exajoules, 76.8% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Exajoules↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 31.29 | +0.7% | |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 2.98 | +1% | |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 2.10 | −0.9% | |
| 4 | Turkmenistan | 1.60 | −1.8% |
By region
Exajoules, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Exajoules.
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| Year | Exajoules | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 40.72 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 40.43 | +3% |
| 2021 | 39.25 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 37.78 | −2.7% |
| 2019 | 38.82 | −0.6% |
| 2018 | 39.05 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 37.52 | +1% |
| 2016 | 37.15 | +2.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 36.27 | — |
Data definition
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.
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 Exajoules (EJ), the dataset represents the total primary energy consumed across member countries and serves as an important indicator of energy utilization, economic activity, industrial development, and infrastructure expansion.
The region recorded primary energy consumption of 36.27 EJ in 2015, increasing to 37.15 EJ in 2016 and 37.52 EJ in 2017. Consumption continued to rise to 39.05 EJ in 2018 before easing slightly to 38.82 EJ in 2019. In 2020, primary energy consumption declined to 37.78 EJ because of reduced economic activity and weaker energy demand. Consumption recovered strongly to 39.25 EJ in 2021, increased further to 40.43 EJ in 2022, and reached 40.72 EJ in 2023, representing the highest value during the observed period. Russia remained the largest energy consumer throughout the review period, with consumption increasing from 28.55 EJ in 2015 to 31.29 EJ in 2023. Kazakhstan also recorded steady growth from 2.29 EJ to 2.98 EJ, while Uzbekistan increased from 1.94 EJ to 2.10 EJ. Turkmenistan rose from 1.16 EJ in 2015 to 1.60 EJ in 2023, despite periodic fluctuations. The remaining CIS countries collectively increased their primary energy consumption from 2.33 EJ to 2.75 EJ over the same period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a strong long-term growth trend in the Commonwealth of Independent States' primary energy consumption despite the temporary decline in 2020. It supports energy demand analysis, long-term planning, sustainability assessments, infrastructure development, policy evaluation, and forecasting while providing valuable insights into the region's evolving energy landscape and future energy requirements.
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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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption was 40.72 Exajoules in 2023, up 0.7% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption moved from 36.27 Exajoules in 2015 to 40.72 Exajoules in 2023 (+12.3%), an average of +1.5% a year. The series high was 40.72 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 36.27 Exajoules in 2015.
The highest value was 40.72 Exajoules in 2023 and the lowest was 36.27 Exajoules in 2015.
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.
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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