What is fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI)?

Fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) was 49,270 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.

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

The highest recorded value was 56,063 terawatt-hours in 2007.

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

The lowest recorded value was 28,372 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 5.7%. 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) and other sources – 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) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

OECD (EI): Fossil fuel consumption was 49,270 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

49,270 terawatt-hours

Change on year

up 0.7%

Rank

1st

of 3 groups

All-time high

56,063 terawatt-hours

in 2007

All-time low

28,372 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) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.

Analysis

OECD (EI) recorded 49,270 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in OECD (EI) peaked at 56,063 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 28,372 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	31,474 terawatt-hours	28,372 terawatt-hours	35,281 terawatt-hours	5
1970s	41,544 terawatt-hours	37,358 terawatt-hours	45,368 terawatt-hours	10
1980s	43,151 terawatt-hours	40,594 terawatt-hours	46,392 terawatt-hours	10
1990s	49,182 terawatt-hours	46,327 terawatt-hours	52,336 terawatt-hours	10
2000s	54,378 terawatt-hours	51,780 terawatt-hours	56,063 terawatt-hours	10
2010s	52,785 terawatt-hours	52,236 terawatt-hours	53,723 terawatt-hours	10
2020s	49,222 terawatt-hours	47,688 terawatt-hours	50,362 terawatt-hours	6

Countries ranked near OECD (EI)

1 China 39,443 terawatt-hours compare
2 United States 21,677 terawatt-hours compare
3 India 10,100 terawatt-hours compare
4 Russia 7,782 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 222 places →

More energy & mining data for OECD (EI)

Fossil fuel production by fuel 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production 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)
Coal production 7,718 terawatt-hours (2025)
Oil consumption 24,349 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel consumption by fuel 18,113 terawatt-hours (2025)
Electricity generation from nuclear 1,879 terawatt-hours (2025)
Annual percentage change in primary energy use 0.8% (2025)
Primary energy use 61,079 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 49,270 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?: The highest recorded value was 56,063 terawatt-hours in 2007.
What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in OECD (EI)?: The lowest recorded value was 28,372 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 5.7%. 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) and other sources – 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) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 222 places, 10,754 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in terawatt-hours. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.