What is fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI)?

Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) was 24,349 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?

The highest recorded value was 27,893 terawatt-hours in 2005.

What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?

The lowest recorded value was 13,445 terawatt-hours in 1965.

How does OECD (EI) rank for fossil fuel consumption?

OECD (EI) ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2025.

Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in OECD (EI)?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this OECD (EI) data come from?

The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI)

Name: Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI)
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

OECD (EI): Fossil fuel consumption was 24,349 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

24,349 terawatt-hours

Change on year

up 0.0%

Rank

1st

of 3 groups

All-time high

27,893 terawatt-hours

in 2005

All-time low

13,445 terawatt-hours

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI), 1965–2025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) is 24,349 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) peaked at 27,893 terawatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, 13,445 terawatt-hours, in 1965.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 61 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	15,756 terawatt-hours	13,445 terawatt-hours	18,410 terawatt-hours	5
1970s	23,360 terawatt-hours	20,070 terawatt-hours	25,519 terawatt-hours	10
1980s	22,227 terawatt-hours	20,944 terawatt-hours	23,736 terawatt-hours	10
1990s	25,318 terawatt-hours	23,653 terawatt-hours	26,985 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	27,103 terawatt-hours	25,147 terawatt-hours	27,893 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	25,048 terawatt-hours	24,453 terawatt-hours	25,520 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	23,859 terawatt-hours	22,238 terawatt-hours	24,349 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near OECD (EI)

1 United States 10,118 terawatt-hours compare
2 China 9,401 terawatt-hours compare
3 India 3,026 terawatt-hours compare
4 Russia 1,994 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for OECD (EI)

Gas production 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 47.5% (2025)
Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 9.3% (2025)
Gas consumption 18,113 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel 18,113 terawatt-hours (2025)
Electricity generation from nuclear 1,879 terawatt-hours (2025)
Share of primary energy from nuclear 9.3% (2025)
Coal production 7,718 terawatt-hours (2025)
Annual change in primary energy use 478.07 terawatt-hours (2025)

All data for OECD (EI) →

Frequently asked questions

What is fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI)?: Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) was 24,349 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?: The highest recorded value was 27,893 terawatt-hours in 2005.
What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?: The lowest recorded value was 13,445 terawatt-hours in 1965.
How does OECD (EI) rank for fossil fuel consumption?: OECD (EI) ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2025.
Is fossil fuel consumption rising or falling in OECD (EI)?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this OECD (EI) data come from?: The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Fossil fuel consumption
Unit: terawatt-hours
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 82 places, 4,680 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours.