Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Sweden
Sweden: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 14.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Sweden, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 14.9% for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Sweden peaked at 20.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Sweden 3rd out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.2% | 0.0% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.3% | 5.6% | 16.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.8% | 16.0% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.4% | 15.0% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.8% | 15.5% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7% | 14.4% | 15.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More energy & mining data for Sweden
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Sweden?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Sweden was 14.9% 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 20.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Sweden ranks 3rd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.