Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP was 3,110 terawatt-hours in 2020. ▼ Falling
Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP in United Kingdom, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in United Kingdom is 3,110 terawatt-hours, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 3,509 terawatt-hours in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2,748 terawatt-hours, in 2017.
That places United Kingdom 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,051 terawatt-hours | 2,850 terawatt-hours | 3,202 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 3,273 terawatt-hours | 2,814 terawatt-hours | 3,509 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,982 terawatt-hours | 2,748 terawatt-hours | 3,303 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,110 terawatt-hours | 3,110 terawatt-hours | 3,110 terawatt-hours | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in United Kingdom?
- Changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in United Kingdom was 3,110 terawatt-hours in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3,509 terawatt-hours in 2004.
- What is the lowest changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,748 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- How does United Kingdom rank for changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Consumption-based (trade-adjusted) primary energy use measures domestic energy use minus energy used to produce exported goods, plus energy used to produce imported goods. Gross domestic product (GDP) is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.