Swiss energy consumption has risen slightly
Switzerland’s final energy consumption rose slightly to 778,630 terajoules in 2025. According to an estimate by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, consumption of energy from petroleum products fell slightly. Consumption of energy from renewable sources increased.
According to an initial estimate by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE), energy consumption in Switzerland in 2025 was slightly higher than in the previous year. Consumption rose to 778,630 terajoules. In the previous year, it had stood at 776,220 terajoules.
Energy from petroleum products again accounted for the largest share in 2025. This supplied 351,420 terajoules. In the previous year, the figure had been 354,810 terajoules. Electricity consumption rose to 209,340 terajoules, compared with 207,040 terajoules in the previous year. Gas consumption fell from 95,480 to 93,840 terajoules. Consumption of biogenic fuels, biogas, solar energy and geothermal heat rose from 38,390 to 40,090 terajoules.
The SFOE points out that the estimate is provisional. The final figures for final energy consumption are due to be published on 18 June.