Global energy demand by sector 2017-2040

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 11, 2021
In 2017, the industrial sector demanded the highest amount of energy worldwide in 2017, reaching some 213 quadrillion British thermal units. A projection for 2040 indicates that by this year, the electricity generation sector will demand the highest amount of energy, with around 277 quadrillion British thermal units.

Energy demand worldwide in 2017 and 2040, by sector (in quadrillion British thermal units)

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Release date

August 2019

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2017

Supplementary notes

* Projection.

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