Local & Global Energy Data
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Key Facts (2024)
Sources: Our World in Data / Energy Institute Statistical Review (CC-BY) · Ember (electricity shares).
Renewable Energy Share by Country
Percentage of primary energy from renewable sources. Hover over a country to see its renewable share. Zoom in to the USA to see state-level data. Source: Our World in Data / Energy Institute Statistical Review (CC-BY).
Energy Mix
Primary Energy Consumption
Global – primary energy by source (TWh) – drag slider to zoom
Global – share of primary energy (%)
Total primary energy consumption broken down by source. The world remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, though renewables are the fastest-growing segment. Source: Our World in Data / Energy Institute Statistical Review (CC-BY).
Electricity Mix
Electricity Generation by Source
Global – share of electricity generation (%)
How electricity is generated matters enormously for emissions. The shift from coal and gas to wind, solar, hydro and nuclear is the key to decarbonising the grid. Source: Ember Global Electricity Review (CC-BY).
Renewables Growth
Renewable Electricity Growth
Global – share of electricity from renewables (%)
Solar and wind are experiencing exponential growth. Solar electricity has grown from near-zero to over 6% of global generation in just 15 years. Source: Ember Global Electricity Review (CC-BY).
Fossil Fuel Breakdown
Global – fossil fuel consumption by type (TWh)
The three fossil fuels – coal, oil, and gas – broken down individually. Coal is the dirtiest, while gas produces roughly half the CO₂ per unit of energy. Source: Our World in Data / Energy Institute Statistical Review (CC-BY).
Carbon Intensity
Carbon Intensity of Electricity
gCO₂ per kWh – drag slider to zoom
Grams of CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated. Lower is better. The global average has been slowly declining as renewables displace coal, but the pace must accelerate dramatically to meet climate goals. Source: Ember Global Electricity Review (CC-BY).
Per Capita
Energy Use Per Capita
Global – primary energy per capita (kWh/person)
Global – electricity per capita (kWh/person)
Energy consumption per person reveals vast inequalities between nations. High-income countries use many times more energy per capita than the global average, though efficiency gains are narrowing the gap. Source: Our World in Data / Energy Institute Statistical Review (CC-BY).
Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Energy
Global – annual GHG emissions (Mt CO₂eq)
Global – GHG emissions per capita (tonnes CO₂eq)
Total greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and consumption (Mt CO₂ equivalent). Despite renewable growth, global emissions continue to rise as energy demand outpaces the transition. Source: Our World in Data / Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT).