Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 6.09 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Western Sahara recorded 6.09 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 69.1% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara peaked at 14.69 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -4.69 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Western Sahara 33rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -0.2732 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -3427.6% |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0.2741 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 8.04 % change on previous year | +2832.7% |
| 1986 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -142.4% |
| 1987 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2382 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1989 | -0.2376 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1990 | 7.77 % change on previous year | -3368.4% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0.2408 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -4.69 % change on previous year | -2046.0% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 12.8 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0.2431 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1997 | -0.2425 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0013 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 14.69 % change on previous year | +1140880.9% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0.2741 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -0.2734 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -0.0851 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -0.2257 % change on previous year | +165.1% |
| 2017 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -1027.4% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -4.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2022 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2023 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 2024 | 6.09 % change on previous year | +69.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.71 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | 9.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -4.69 % change on previous year | 12.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.47 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 14.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1783 % change on previous year | -0.2734 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 % change on previous year | -4.52 % change on previous year | 6.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 30 Ghana 6.19 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Central African Republic 6.17 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Croatia 6.17 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Ukraine 5.99 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Dominican Republic 5.98 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Oman 5.67 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Western Sahara
- 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)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 6.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Sulphur dioxide and coal 83.02 (2022)
- Sulphur dioxide and coal, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2022)
- Gas reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Oil reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 100.0% (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Western Sahara was 6.09 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 14.69 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.69 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Western Sahara rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Western Sahara ranks 33rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Western Sahara 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.