The industrial sector accounts for the greatest final electricity consumption in the world. As of 2018, the industry is responsible for roughly 42 percent of total electricity consumption. By comparison, a little over one fourth of global power use was related to households.
Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector
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IEA. (February 4, 2021). Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/
IEA. "Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector." Chart. February 4, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/
IEA. (2021). Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/
IEA. "Distribution of Final Electricity Consumption Worldwide in 2018, by Sector." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/
IEA, Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/ (last visited May 04, 2024)
Distribution of final electricity consumption worldwide in 2018, by sector [Graph], IEA, February 4, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/859150/world-electricity-consumption-share-by-sector/