Primary energy consumption is forecast to reach roughly 359 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2045. Oil and gas are expected to maintain their dominant role in the global energy sector, with a contribution of 100 and 85 million barrels of oil equivalent per year, respectively.
Which country consumes the most energy?
Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a general upward trend in the usage of primary energy. In 2023, approximately 620 exajoules of primary energy were consumed globally. China was the leading primary energy consumer in the world, consuming around 170.7 exajoules, while the United States came in second position.
Fossil fuels' ongoing dependence
Global primary energy consumption is dominated by fossil fuels, despite a steady shift toward sustainable alternatives. Although the share of fossil fuels in the energy mix has been decreasing, renewable energy is still not sufficient to meet the current and future energy demand.
Primary energy demand worldwide in 2022, with a forecast until 2045, by fuel type
(in million barrels of oil equivalent per day)
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OPEC. (October 12, 2023). Primary energy demand worldwide in 2022, with a forecast until 2045, by fuel type (in million barrels of oil equivalent per day) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/282801/primary-energy-demand-by-source-world/
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OPEC. (2023). Primary energy demand worldwide in 2022, with a forecast until 2045, by fuel type (in million barrels of oil equivalent per day). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 15, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/282801/primary-energy-demand-by-source-world/
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