Percentage change energy by source in United States
United States: Percentage change energy by source was 28.01 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
28.01
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
34th
of 76 countries
All-time high
2,656
in 1989
All-time low
-25.19
in 1987
Years of data
42
1984–2025
Percentage change energy by source in United States, 1984–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, percentage change energy by source in United States stood at 28.01.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, percentage change energy by source in United States peaked at 2,656 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -25.19, in 1987.
That places United States 34th out of 76 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 471.39 | -25.19 | 2,656 | 6 |
| 1990s | 8.62 | -14.51 | 46.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.78 | 0.033 | 49.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.44 | 14.49 | 90.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.07 | 16.51 | 28.01 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 45.61 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is percentage change energy by source in United States?
- Percentage change energy by source in United States was 28.01 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest percentage change energy by source recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2,656 in 1989.
- What is the lowest percentage change energy by source recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.19 in 1987.
- How does United States rank for percentage change energy by source?
- United States ranks 34th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is percentage change energy by source rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Percentage change energy by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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