Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada
Canada: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 1.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 21.4%
World rank
114th
of 218 countries
All-time high
7.86 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-8.95 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada is 1.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 21.4% on the previous year and up 1,138.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada peaked at 7.86 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -8.95 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Canada 114th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 7.86 % change on previous year | +45.6% |
| 1969 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1970 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 1971 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1972 | 5.72 % change on previous year | +118.3% |
| 1973 | 7.71 % change on previous year | +34.8% |
| 1974 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1975 | -0.2526 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1976 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -1579.2% |
| 1977 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 1978 | -0.553 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 1979 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -478.0% |
| 1980 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1981 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -389.9% |
| 1982 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1983 | -3.88 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 1984 | 5.7 % change on previous year | -246.9% |
| 1985 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 1986 | -1.35 % change on previous year | -233.9% |
| 1987 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -342.9% |
| 1988 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +115.7% |
| 1989 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1990 | -5.72 % change on previous year | -227.0% |
| 1991 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 1992 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -225.6% |
| 1993 | 0.9703 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1994 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +230.3% |
| 1995 | 4.28 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 1996 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1997 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 1998 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1999 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +104.9% |
| 2000 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2001 | -0.2788 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2002 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -1305.5% |
| 2003 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2004 | 0.5442 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2005 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -359.7% |
| 2006 | -0.2838 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 2007 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -1756.4% |
| 2008 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -160.8% |
| 2009 | -4.53 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 2010 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
| 2011 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2012 | -0.7669 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2013 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -387.1% |
| 2014 | 0.9916 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2015 | -0.1419 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 2016 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +1234.4% |
| 2017 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -167.5% |
| 2018 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +132.6% |
| 2019 | -0.2812 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 2020 | -8.95 % change on previous year | +3083.0% |
| 2021 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2022 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 2023 | 0.3799 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
| 2024 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +219.7% |
| 2025 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.73 % change on previous year | 4.69 % change on previous year | 7.86 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.55 % change on previous year | -0.553 % change on previous year | 7.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.1 % change on previous year | -3.88 % change on previous year | 7.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.26 % change on previous year | -5.72 % change on previous year | 4.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.474 % change on previous year | -4.53 % change on previous year | 4.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1399 % change on previous year | -8.95 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 111 Brazil 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Malaysia 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 113 United States Virgin Islands 1.52 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Palestine, State of 1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Senegal 1.33 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.3 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Canada
- Fuel imports 6.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.2% (2024)
- Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Canada was 1.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 7.86 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.95 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Canada ranks 114th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,138.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.