The source provides the following information: "Primary energy is calculated based on the 'substitution method' which takes account of the inefficiencies in fossil fuel production by converting non-fossil energy into the energy inputs required if they had the same conversion losses as fossil fuels."
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Global renewables share in energy consumption 2024, by country
Iceland had the highest share of renewable energy in primary energy consumption worldwide in 2024, with **** percent of its primary energy coming from renewable sources. It was followed by Norway and Sweden. By comparison, the global average share of renewables in primary energy consumption stood at ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.Ìý
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OWID. (June 27, 2025). Share of renewables in primary energy consumption worldwide in 2024, by selected country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1661701/renewables-share-in-energy-consumption-worldwide-by-country/
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