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 2 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 2 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.

Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI), year by year

Annual values for Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI), 1965 to 2025.
Year	terawatt-hours	Change
1965	13,445 terawatt-hours	—
1966	14,512 terawatt-hours	+7.9%
1967	15,533 terawatt-hours	+7.0%
1968	16,878 terawatt-hours	+8.7%
1969	18,410 terawatt-hours	+9.1%
1970	20,070 terawatt-hours	+9.0%
1971	20,986 terawatt-hours	+4.6%
1972	22,586 terawatt-hours	+7.6%
1973	24,261 terawatt-hours	+7.4%
1974	23,214 terawatt-hours	-4.3%
1975	22,646 terawatt-hours	-2.4%
1976	24,140 terawatt-hours	+6.6%
1977	24,678 terawatt-hours	+2.2%
1978	25,503 terawatt-hours	+3.3%
1979	25,519 terawatt-hours	+0.1%
1980	23,736 terawatt-hours	-7.0%
1981	22,342 terawatt-hours	-5.9%
1982	21,217 terawatt-hours	-5.0%
1983	20,944 terawatt-hours	-1.3%
1984	21,277 terawatt-hours	+1.6%
1985	21,350 terawatt-hours	+0.3%
1986	22,076 terawatt-hours	+3.4%
1987	22,487 terawatt-hours	+1.9%
1988	23,274 terawatt-hours	+3.5%
1989	23,566 terawatt-hours	+1.3%
1990	23,653 terawatt-hours	+0.4%
1991	23,771 terawatt-hours	+0.5%
1992	24,368 terawatt-hours	+2.5%
1993	24,482 terawatt-hours	+0.5%
1994	25,182 terawatt-hours	+2.9%
1995	25,442 terawatt-hours	+1.0%
1996	26,173 terawatt-hours	+2.9%
1997	26,510 terawatt-hours	+1.3%
1998	26,614 terawatt-hours	+0.4%
1999	26,985 terawatt-hours	+1.4%
2000	27,046 terawatt-hours	+0.2%
2001	26,991 terawatt-hours	-0.2%
2002	26,978 terawatt-hours	-0.0%
2003	27,327 terawatt-hours	+1.3%
2004	27,845 terawatt-hours	+1.9%
2005	27,893 terawatt-hours	+0.2%
2006	27,719 terawatt-hours	-0.6%
2007	27,542 terawatt-hours	-0.6%
2008	26,541 terawatt-hours	-3.6%
2009	25,147 terawatt-hours	-5.3%
2010	25,397 terawatt-hours	+1.0%
2011	25,007 terawatt-hours	-1.5%
2012	24,787 terawatt-hours	-0.9%
2013	24,671 terawatt-hours	-0.5%
2014	24,453 terawatt-hours	-0.9%
2015	24,827 terawatt-hours	+1.5%
2016	25,118 terawatt-hours	+1.2%
2017	25,396 terawatt-hours	+1.1%
2018	25,520 terawatt-hours	+0.5%
2019	25,305 terawatt-hours	-0.8%
2020	22,238 terawatt-hours	-12.1%
2021	23,746 terawatt-hours	+6.8%
2022	24,302 terawatt-hours	+2.3%
2023	24,177 terawatt-hours	-0.5%
2024	24,340 terawatt-hours	+0.7%
2025	24,349 terawatt-hours	+0.0%

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 USSR 4,936 terawatt-hours compare
4 India 3,026 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 82 places →

More energy & mining data for OECD (EI)

Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7889 % change on previous year (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7889 % change on previous year (2025)
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 0.6864 % change on previous year (2025)
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate -12.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Oil consumption, annual growth rate 0.0378 % change on previous year (2025)
Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7889 % change on previous year (2025)
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 47.5% (2025)
Coal consumption, annual growth rate 0.8368 % change on previous year (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 2 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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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: 18 September 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours.