Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Global primary energy - statistics & facts
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy in the world. In 2024, they accounted for over 80 percent of the global primary energy consumption. Renewable energy consumption has doubled over the past five years, but these energy sources still play a comparatively small role in the global energy industry. In 2024, renewable energy and hydropower combined contributed only 15 percent of the primary energy mix. Meanwhile, coal, oil, and natural gas production has been increasing since the COVID-19 slump in 2020.
