Fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Fossil fuel cons per capita was 198.24 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom stood at 198.24. That is the lowest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of down 52.1% on the previous year and down 95.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 25,117 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 198.24, in 2025.
That places United Kingdom 64th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,861 | 21,351 | 25,117 | 5 |
| 1970s | 16,015 | 14,703 | 20,063 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,443 | 9,740 | 14,685 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,996 | 6,780 | 13,166 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,127 | 5,547 | 7,878 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,106 | 1,027 | 7,055 | 10 |
| 2020s | 684.37 | 198.24 | 949.81 | 6 |
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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 49.53 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom?
- Fossil fuel cons per capita in United Kingdom was 198.24 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel cons per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 25,117 in 1965.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel cons per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 198.24 in 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank for fossil fuel cons per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 64th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel cons per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel cons per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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