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In the fiscal year 2023, the overall final energy consumption in Japan amounted to around **** thousand petajoules. When compared to the amount in fiscal year 2013, which is the base year of the Paris Agreement on climate change for Japan, the final energy consumption decreased significantly. 

Consumption trends by sector

The final energy consumption diminished in every sector in Japan. In terms of share, the industrial and commercial sector accounted for the majority of the final energy consumption, while the household sector represented the smallest consumer. Within the industrial sector, the manufacturing industry consumed the highest amount of energy, but still managed to reduce consumption compared to previous fiscal years. As a result of the improvement of fuel efficiency and a decrease in gasoline consumption, the transportation sector also achieved to further lower its energy consumption.

Consumption trends by energy source

When it comes to energy sources, petroleum still accounted for the highest share of around ** percent, illustrating a gradual downward trend over the years. Since the country lacks domestic reserves of fossil fuels, it is heavily dependent on imports. To be more independent of fossil fuel imports as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electric power costs, the country's current energy policy aims to replace fossil fuels with nuclear and renewable energy sources.