In 2023, oil, coal, and natural gas combined accounted for an ** percent share of the primary energy demand worldwide. By 2050, however, the share of primary energy demand from fossil fuels is forecast to decline to ** percent. Conversely, the primary energy demand for renewables is forecast to drastically increase by 2050 compared to 2023.
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