Share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland
Ireland: Share of fuels in final energy consumption was 1.06 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland stood at 1.06. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 65.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland peaked at 13.6 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.06, in 2024.
Ireland ranks 17th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.6 | — |
| 1991 | 13.15 | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 8.71 | -33.8% |
| 1993 | 8.73 | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 5.25 | -39.9% |
| 1995 | 4.21 | -19.8% |
| 1996 | 5.84 | +38.7% |
| 1997 | 4.24 | -27.4% |
| 1998 | 4.24 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.28 | -22.6% |
| 2000 | 3.6 | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 3.48 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 3.31 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 3.9 | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 3.91 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 4 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 3.37 | -15.7% |
| 2007 | 3.35 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 3.31 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 3.18 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 3.06 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2.88 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 3.07 | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 3.11 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 3.09 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.11 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 3.08 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 2.47 | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 2.51 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 2.08 | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 2.22 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 2.14 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 1.46 | -31.8% |
| 2023 | 1.1 | -24.7% |
| 2024 | 1.06 | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.12 | 3.28 | 13.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.54 | 3.18 | 4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.85 | 2.08 | 3.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 1.06 | 2.22 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland?
- Share of fuels in final energy consumption in Ireland was 1.06 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest share of fuels in final energy consumption recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6 in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of fuels in final energy consumption recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for share of fuels in final energy consumption?
- Ireland ranks 17th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of fuels in final energy consumption rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Share of fuels in final energy consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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