Primary energy consumption in Europe and CIS 2019-2021, by fuel
Primary energy consumption in Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States increased by some 6.3 exajoules in 2021, when compared to the previous year. Fossil fuels dominated the primary energy consumption, accounting for over 76 percent of the total consumption in 2021. Meanwhile, hydroelectricity and renewable energies combined amounted to nearly 19 exajoules, or roughly 15 percent of the region's consumption.
