Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon
Gabon: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 2.77 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon stood at 2.77 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 31.0% on the previous year and down 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 38.72 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -27.51 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Gabon ranks 74th of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Gabon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -8.05 % change on previous year | -228.2% |
| 1983 | 38.72 % change on previous year | -581.2% |
| 1984 | -11.82 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 1985 | -18.25 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1986 | -13.33 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1987 | 20.65 % change on previous year | -255.0% |
| 1988 | 7.21 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 1989 | 29.56 % change on previous year | +309.9% |
| 1990 | -2 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1991 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -255.3% |
| 1992 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1993 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -288.6% |
| 1994 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 1995 | -8.87 % change on previous year | -519.9% |
| 1996 | 5.95 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 1997 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1998 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -155.8% |
| 1999 | 18.42 % change on previous year | -733.5% |
| 2000 | -27.51 % change on previous year | -249.3% |
| 2001 | 7.19 % change on previous year | -126.1% |
| 2002 | -0.9243 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 2003 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +188.0% |
| 2004 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -211.7% |
| 2005 | 11.45 % change on previous year | +285.1% |
| 2006 | -0.2525 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 2007 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -1351.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1299 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 2009 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -1955.9% |
| 2010 | 21.64 % change on previous year | -997.6% |
| 2011 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 2012 | 28.66 % change on previous year | +568.1% |
| 2013 | -0.3185 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2014 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -2057.6% |
| 2015 | -5.7 % change on previous year | -191.4% |
| 2016 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2017 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -539.6% |
| 2018 | -20.03 % change on previous year | -401.9% |
| 2019 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 2020 | -4.51 % change on previous year | +190.9% |
| 2021 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2022 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2023 | 4.02 % change on previous year | +113.8% |
| 2024 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.66 % change on previous year | -18.25 % change on previous year | 38.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.82 % change on previous year | -8.87 % change on previous year | 18.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8861 % change on previous year | -27.51 % change on previous year | 11.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.84 % change on previous year | -20.03 % change on previous year | 28.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4551 % change on previous year | -4.51 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More energy & mining data for Gabon
- Fuel imports 6.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2023)
- Gas production 5.17 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,037 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 5.17 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,037 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Gabon was 2.77 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 38.72 % change on previous year in 1983.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.51 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Gabon rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Gabon ranks 74th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.