Energy Demand
Approximately 0.8 toe, or 73% less than the EU average in terms of consumption per person, including nearly 2 400 kWh of electricity, which is 57% less than the EU average (2019).
After experiencing a significant increase between 1995 and 2005 (+5%/year) and slower growth until 2017 (+0.7%/year), global energy consumption has been modestly declining since 2017, reaching 2.3 Mtoe in 2019.
Oil (52% of the total in 2019, primarily for transportation) and hydropower (almost 29% of the total) provide most of the world's energy needs. Since 2010, the share of biomass has fluctuated at about 12%, while that of coal and gas has remained negligible (6% and 1%, respectively).
Since 2010, the final energy usage has averaged 2 Mtoe (2.1 Mtoe in 2019). Between 1997 and 2010, it grew incredibly quickly (+6.9%/year). Oil accounted for 55% of total energy consumption in 2019 (up from 59% in 2010), followed by electricity (24% in 2010), biomass (13% in 2010), and natural gas (25%). Between 1990 and 2000, the shares of coal and gas fell precipitously, presently insignificant (6% for coal and less than 1% for gas in 2019).
Compared to 2010, the percentage of transportation in final consumption has significantly increased (43% in 2019 vs. 36% in 2019), and it currently outpaces homes and services (40% in 2019 vs. 40% in 2010). Since 2010, the industry's share has dropped from 23% to 16% in 2019. (including nonenergy uses). According to preliminary data, since 2010, there has been an increase in electricity consumption (+4%/year), which is expected to reach 8.4 TWh in 2021. In 2019, households and services accounted for 69% of total consumption (47% for homes and 22% for assistance).
Source: www.enerdata.net
Last update: 12 2022