Rising to a series high
Russia Primary Energy Consumption moved from 28.55 Exajoules in 2015 to 31.29 Exajoules in 2023 (+9.6%), an average of +1.2% a year. The series high was 31.29 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 28.55 Exajoules in 2015.
What Russia Primary Energy Consumption shows
Russia Primary Energy Consumption was 31.29 Exajoules in 2023, up 0.7% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption dataset of Russia from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's energy consumption landscape, highlighting total energy demand, consumption patterns, and long-term changes in the overall energy system.
A 8.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 2.74 Exajoules. The sharpest single-year move was +3.7% in 2018.
Ranks 3 of 37 countries covered
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Russia ranks 3 for 2023, behind China (170.7 Exajoules) and U.S. (94.28 Exajoules). It accounts for 5% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Russia 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 | 31.29 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 31.08 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 30.01 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 29.08 | −3.5% |
| 2019 | 30.13 | −0.8% |
| 2018 | 30.36 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 29.29 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 29.11 | +2% |
| 2015 Trough | 28.55 | — |
Regional context
How Russia compares in Commonwealth of Independent States
Primary Energy Consumption by country, 2023, Exajoules. Russia is highlighted.
1Russia31.29
2Kazakhstan2.98
3Uzbekistan2.10
4Turkmenistan1.60
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 Exajoules (EJ), the dataset represents the total primary energy consumed across the country and serves as an important indicator of energy utilization, economic activity, industrial production, and infrastructure development.
Russia recorded primary energy consumption of 28.55 EJ in 2015, increasing to 29.11 EJ in 2016 and 29.29 EJ in 2017. Consumption continued to rise to 30.36 EJ in 2018 before easing slightly to 30.13 EJ in 2019. In 2020, energy consumption declined to 29.08 EJ because of reduced economic activity and weaker energy demand. Consumption recovered to 30.01 EJ in 2021, increased further to 31.08 EJ in 2022, and reached 31.29 EJ in 2023, representing the highest value during the observed period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a strong growth trend in Russia's primary energy consumption between 2015 and 2023, despite a temporary decline in 2020. The increasing demand reflects sustained industrial activity, economic recovery, infrastructure development, and continued reliance on abundant domestic energy resources. The post-pandemic recovery highlights the resilience of the country's energy sector and its expanding energy requirements.
The dataset is valuable for evaluating Russia's energy consumption patterns, analyzing long-term demand changes, and comparing international energy trends. It supports research related to energy planning, sustainability assessment, infrastructure development, and policy evaluation. Furthermore, the data provides important insights for researchers, analysts, and policymakers studying energy efficiency, resource management, and future energy system transformation in Russia.
- Indicator
- Primary Energy Consumption
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Commonwealth of Independent States
- Unit
- Exajoules
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Energy & Power
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Source
- energyinst.org
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Frequently asked questions
What is Russia 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 Russia Primary Energy Consumption in 2023?
Russia Primary Energy Consumption was 31.29 Exajoules in 2023, up 0.7% on 2022.
How has Russia Primary Energy Consumption changed between 2015 and 2023?
Russia Primary Energy Consumption moved from 28.55 Exajoules in 2015 to 31.29 Exajoules in 2023 (+9.6%), an average of +1.2% a year. The series high was 31.29 Exajoules in 2023 and the low 28.55 Exajoules in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Russia Primary Energy Consumption?
The highest value was 31.29 Exajoules in 2023 and the lowest was 28.55 Exajoules in 2015.
What does the Russia 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 Russia 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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