EnergyJul 16, 2024
Fossil Fuels Accounted for 81% of the World’s Energy Mix in 2023
What We’re Showing
Global primary energy consumption by fuel, in exajoules, in 2023. Data is from the Energy Institute, 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy, released in June 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Global primary energy consumption reached a new record of 620 exajoules for the second consecutive year in 2023, compared to 607 exajoules in 2022.
- Fossil fuels accounted for over 80% of the energy mix.
Dataset
Energy Source | Consumption in exajoule (EJ) | Percentage (%) | Fossil Fuel |
---|---|---|---|
Oil | 196 | 32% | Yes |
Coal | 164 | 26% | Yes |
Natural Gas | 144 | 23% | Yes |
Nuclear Energy | 25 | 4% | No |
Hydro-electric | 40 | 6% | No |
Other Renewables | 51 | 8% | No |
Total | 620 | 100% |
Data sources
Editor’s Note: The graphic was updated on July 16, 2024, to correct an error in the fossil fuel values.
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