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Share of fossil fuels in primary energy consumption worldwide from 1965 to 2024

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June 2025

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1965 to 2024

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Figures were manually calculated by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ and include oil, natural gas, and coal.

The source adds the following information: "Primary energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). Here an inefficiency factor (the 'substitution' method) has been applied for fossil fuels, meaning the shares by each energy source give a better approximation of final energy consumption."

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Global fossil fuel share in energy consumption 1965-2024

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Aug 5, 2025

In 2024, fossil fuels account for percent of total primary energy consumption worldwide. Although figures have been declining in recent years, owing to greater use of renewable sources, fossil fuels still make up the majority share of energy consumption. 

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