Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was -0.2046 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.2046 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 103.3%
World rank
158th
of 218 countries
All-time high
19.78 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-13.29 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden stood at -0.2046 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 103.3% on the previous year and up 95.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 19.78 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -13.29 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places Sweden 158th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 11.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -0.3727 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1968 | 10.88 % change on previous year | -3019.1% |
| 1969 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 1970 | 8.61 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 1971 | -6.2 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 1972 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1973 | 2.63 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 1974 | -9.08 % change on previous year | -445.3% |
| 1975 | 0.2509 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 1976 | 9.27 % change on previous year | +3594.6% |
| 1977 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -144.4% |
| 1978 | 19.78 % change on previous year | -581.0% |
| 1979 | 8.11 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1980 | -11.42 % change on previous year | -240.8% |
| 1981 | -10.26 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1982 | -6.14 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1983 | -10.85 % change on previous year | +76.7% |
| 1984 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1985 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -454.6% |
| 1986 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1987 | -12.05 % change on previous year | -268.6% |
| 1988 | -5.54 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1989 | -3.72 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1990 | -13.29 % change on previous year | +257.4% |
| 1991 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 1992 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 1993 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -297.6% |
| 1994 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +247.9% |
| 1995 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 1996 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -652.8% |
| 1997 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -180.2% |
| 1998 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1999 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -358.2% |
| 2000 | -5.96 % change on previous year | +65.7% |
| 2001 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 2002 | 6 % change on previous year | +30.4% |
| 2003 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2004 | 0.2493 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 2005 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -2027.5% |
| 2006 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 2007 | -3.45 % change on previous year | -311.2% |
| 2008 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2009 | -10.07 % change on previous year | +391.8% |
| 2010 | 9.27 % change on previous year | -192.1% |
| 2011 | -9.48 % change on previous year | -202.3% |
| 2012 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 2013 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2014 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 2015 | -4.22 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2016 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2017 | -0.4646 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 2018 | -5.26 % change on previous year | +1031.3% |
| 2019 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -189.2% |
| 2020 | -11.7 % change on previous year | -349.5% |
| 2021 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2022 | -9.32 % change on previous year | -222.5% |
| 2023 | -0.9897 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2024 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -731.8% |
| 2025 | -0.2046 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.06 % change on previous year | -0.3727 % change on previous year | 11.25 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.09 % change on previous year | -9.08 % change on previous year | 19.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -4.67 % change on previous year | -12.05 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.6228 % change on previous year | -13.29 % change on previous year | 10.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -10.07 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -9.48 % change on previous year | 9.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.39 % change on previous year | -11.7 % change on previous year | 7.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Sweden
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Sweden was -0.2046 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 19.78 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.29 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Sweden rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 158th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.