Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway
Norway: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 1.56 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 124.6%
World rank
109th
of 218 countries
All-time high
12.5 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-7.1 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway stood at 1.56 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 124.6% on the previous year and up 267.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway peaked at 12.5 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -7.1 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Norway 109th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 10.21 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1968 | 10.21 % change on previous year | +176.6% |
| 1969 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 11.51 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1971 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 1972 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -436.5% |
| 1973 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1974 | -7.1 % change on previous year | -430.6% |
| 1975 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1976 | 9.1 % change on previous year | +256.7% |
| 1977 | 0.7359 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1978 | 12.5 % change on previous year | +1598.4% |
| 1979 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 1980 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -253.5% |
| 1981 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
| 1982 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1983 | 0.2353 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1984 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +1574.5% |
| 1985 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 1987 | 0.4355 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1988 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -553.7% |
| 1989 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -168.4% |
| 1990 | 0.3136 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1991 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -1492.7% |
| 1992 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 1993 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 1994 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +82.0% |
| 1995 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1996 | 8.8 % change on previous year | +433.7% |
| 1997 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 1998 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1999 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -170.3% |
| 2000 | -2.79 % change on previous year | +117.2% |
| 2001 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -211.1% |
| 2002 | -1.38 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 2003 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -493.9% |
| 2004 | -0.5286 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 2005 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +252.9% |
| 2006 | 0.7787 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2007 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +78.8% |
| 2008 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -373.5% |
| 2009 | -2.66 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2010 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -292.9% |
| 2011 | 0.1702 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2012 | -0.534 % change on previous year | -413.7% |
| 2013 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +152.2% |
| 2014 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 2015 | -0.9301 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2016 | -0.8898 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -703.1% |
| 2018 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 2019 | -0.5542 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2020 | -6.74 % change on previous year | +1117.0% |
| 2021 | -0.3783 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 2022 | 0.0089 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 2023 | -1.88 % change on previous year | -21176.7% |
| 2024 | -6.34 % change on previous year | +237.8% |
| 2025 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.54 % change on previous year | 3.69 % change on previous year | 10.21 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.71 % change on previous year | -7.1 % change on previous year | 12.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3503 % change on previous year | -4.55 % change on previous year | 5.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -4.37 % change on previous year | 8.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.2329 % change on previous year | -3.81 % change on previous year | 5.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2618 % change on previous year | -2.57 % change on previous year | 5.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.3 % change on previous year | -6.74 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Norway
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2025)
- Gas production 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0.0002 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 0.0002 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Norway was 1.56 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.1 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Norway rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Norway ranks 109th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.