Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI)
OECD (EI): Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 3.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI), 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI) is 3.4%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI) peaked at 4.1% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.5% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5 |
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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)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 1,879 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Annual percentage change in primary energy use 0.8% (2025)
- Coal production 7,718 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Primary energy use 61,079 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 9.3% (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use 478.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI)?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in OECD (EI) was 3.4% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in OECD (EI)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.1% in 2002.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in OECD (EI)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1965.
- How does OECD (EI) rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- OECD (EI) ranks 1st out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in OECD (EI)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD (EI) data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.