Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ireland
Ireland: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was -2.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 7,091.3%
World rank
192nd
of 218 countries
All-time high
17.25 % change on previous year
in 1968
All-time low
-22.24 % change on previous year
in 1970
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Ireland recorded -2.41 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7,091.3% on the previous year and down 164.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 17.25 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -22.24 % change on previous year, in 1970.
Ireland ranks 192nd of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 12.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1968 | 17.25 % change on previous year | +94.5% |
| 1969 | 0.9273 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 1970 | -22.24 % change on previous year | -2498.1% |
| 1971 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 1972 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1975 | -5.73 % change on previous year | -552.2% |
| 1976 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 1977 | 6.18 % change on previous year | +230.7% |
| 1978 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1979 | 10.1 % change on previous year | +135.5% |
| 1980 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 1981 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1982 | -0.5569 % change on previous year | -78.2% |
| 1983 | -1.41 % change on previous year | +153.8% |
| 1984 | -0.7963 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1985 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -672.8% |
| 1986 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +74.5% |
| 1987 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1988 | -1 % change on previous year | -155.2% |
| 1989 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -457.7% |
| 1990 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1991 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 1992 | -0.6432 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 1993 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -582.1% |
| 1994 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +35.6% |
| 1995 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 1996 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +85.7% |
| 1997 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 6.44 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 1999 | 5.65 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 6.23 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2002 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 2003 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 2004 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -254.3% |
| 2005 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +203.4% |
| 2006 | 0.8574 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 2007 | -0.336 % change on previous year | -139.2% |
| 2008 | -0.2707 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2009 | -11.45 % change on previous year | +4128.7% |
| 2010 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -124.2% |
| 2011 | -9.72 % change on previous year | -451.5% |
| 2012 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2013 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +66.0% |
| 2014 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -312.1% |
| 2016 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 2017 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -136.2% |
| 2018 | 0.515 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2019 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -568.9% |
| 2020 | -9.96 % change on previous year | +312.5% |
| 2021 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 2022 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2023 | -6.39 % change on previous year | -487.7% |
| 2024 | 0.0344 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 2025 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -7091.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.01 % change on previous year | 0.9273 % change on previous year | 17.25 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -22.24 % change on previous year | 10.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8248 % change on previous year | -3.35 % change on previous year | 7.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.96 % change on previous year | -0.6432 % change on previous year | 6.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4231 % change on previous year | -11.45 % change on previous year | 6.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6986 % change on previous year | -9.72 % change on previous year | 5.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.85 % change on previous year | -9.96 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 189 Thailand -2.07 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Finland -2.1 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Azerbaijan -2.23 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Togo -2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Philippines -2.74 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Slovenia -2.84 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 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 Ireland?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Ireland was -2.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 17.25 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.24 % change on previous year in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Ireland ranks 192nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 164.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.