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World energy consumption by energy source 1990-2040
World energy consumption by energy source 1990-2040
Projected global energy consumption from 1990 to 2040, by energy source (in million metric tons of oil equivalent)
by T. Wang,
last edited
Aug 9, 2019
Global energy consumption has increased dramatically in recent years and is projected to continue to increase. By 2040 renewable energy consumption is expected to increase and will reach about 2,748 metric tons of oil. In comparison, the total renewable energy consumption totalled 35.02 metric tons of oil in 1990.
Energy Consumption
The distribution of energy consumption globally is disproportionately high among some countries. In 2017, China, the U.S., and India were the largest consumers of primary energy globally. On a per capita basis, however, the data looks a bit different. As of 2015, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait were among the countries with the highest per capita energy consumption.
Spotlight: Renewable Energy Consumption
Renewable energy includes solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric energy, biomass and geothermal power, to name a few. Over the last 20 years or so renewable energy consumption has increased dramatically. Recent data suggests that renewable energy is growing as a share of the primary energy consumption worldwide. Among all countries globally, China has installed the most renewable energy capacity as of 2018.
Projected global energy consumption from 1990 to 2040, by energy source (in million metric tons of oil equivalent)
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| Hydroelectricity | Nuclear energy | Renewable energy** | Natural gas | Total liquids* | Coal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 | 1,245.29 | 769.77 | 2,748.09 | 4,617.1 | 4,860.35 | 3,625.22 |
| 2035 | 1,204.89 | 738.58 | 2,188.95 | 4,343.72 | 4,875.69 | 3,628.07 |
| 2030 | 1,164.49 | 739.14 | 1,674.05 | 4,041.3 | 4,829.29 | 3,647.03 |
| 2025 | 1,101.26 | 696 | 1,231.06 | 3,736.11 | 4,789.79 | 3,709.98 |
| 2020 | 993.04 | 673.17 | 801.89 | 3,381.84 | 4,674.96 | 3,778.83 |
| 2017 | 918.65 | 596.36 | 570.96 | 3,155.97 | 4,537.74 | 3,731.48 |
| 2015 | 880.53 | 582.81 | 448.7 | 2,987.26 | 4,395.91 | 3,764.99 |
| 2010 | 777.46 | 626.22 | 234.39 | 2,730.79 | 4,145.01 | 3,605.57 |
| 2005 | 660.29 | 626.57 | 103.45 | 2,367.76 | 4,029.85 | 3,105.67 |
| 2000 | 600.75 | 584.01 | 59.35 | 2,065.34 | 3,690.61 | 2,356.32 |
| 1995 | 563.19 | 525.54 | 44.82 | 1,816.15 | 3,391.29 | 2,224.24 |
| 1990 | 487.5 | 453 | 35.02 | 1,767.44 | 3,152.5 | 2,246.41 |
| Hydroelectricity | Nuclear energy | Renewable energy** | Natural gas | Total liquids* | Coal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 | 1,245.29 | 769.77 | 2,748.09 | 4,617.1 | 4,860.35 | 3,625.22 |
| 2035 | 1,204.89 | 738.58 | 2,188.95 | 4,343.72 | 4,875.69 | 3,628.07 |
| 2030 | 1,164.49 | 739.14 | 1,674.05 | 4,041.3 | 4,829.29 | 3,647.03 |
| 2025 | 1,101.26 | 696 | 1,231.06 | 3,736.11 | 4,789.79 | 3,709.98 |
| 2020 | 993.04 | 673.17 | 801.89 | 3,381.84 | 4,674.96 | 3,778.83 |
| 2017 | 918.65 | 596.36 | 570.96 | 3,155.97 | 4,537.74 | 3,731.48 |
| 2015 | 880.53 | 582.81 | 448.7 | 2,987.26 | 4,395.91 | 3,764.99 |
| 2010 | 777.46 | 626.22 | 234.39 | 2,730.79 | 4,145.01 | 3,605.57 |
| 2005 | 660.29 | 626.57 | 103.45 | 2,367.76 | 4,029.85 | 3,105.67 |
| 2000 | 600.75 | 584.01 | 59.35 | 2,065.34 | 3,690.61 | 2,356.32 |
| 1995 | 563.19 | 525.54 | 44.82 | 1,816.15 | 3,391.29 | 2,224.24 |
| 1990 | 487.5 | 453 | 35.02 | 1,767.44 | 3,152.5 | 2,246.41 |
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by T. Wang,
last edited
Aug 9, 2019
Global energy consumption has increased dramatically in recent years and is projected to continue to increase. By 2040 renewable energy consumption is expected to increase and will reach about 2,748 metric tons of oil. In comparison, the total renewable energy consumption totalled 35.02 metric tons of oil in 1990.
Energy Consumption
The distribution of energy consumption globally is disproportionately high among some countries. In 2017, China, the U.S., and India were the largest consumers of primary energy globally. On a per capita basis, however, the data looks a bit different. As of 2015, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait were among the countries with the highest per capita energy consumption.
Spotlight: Renewable Energy Consumption
Renewable energy includes solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric energy, biomass and geothermal power, to name a few. Over the last 20 years or so renewable energy consumption has increased dramatically. Recent data suggests that renewable energy is growing as a share of the primary energy consumption worldwide. Among all countries globally, China has installed the most renewable energy capacity as of 2018.
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* Includes oil, biofuels, gas-to-liquids and coal-to-liquids.
** Includes wind power, solar electricity and other renewables.
Figures from 2020 and onwards are projections. According to the source, projections were made based on a ‘base case’ scenario, reflecting the source's 'to the best of their knowledge’ assessment of the world’s likely path from today’s vantage point. - Open this statistic in...
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* Includes oil, biofuels, gas-to-liquids and coal-to-liquids.
** Includes wind power, solar electricity and other renewables.
Figures from 2020 and onwards are projections. According to the source, projections were made based on a ‘base case’ scenario, reflecting the source's 'to the best of their knowledge’ assessment of the world’s likely path from today’s vantage point. - Open this statistic in...
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