Share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of fuels in final energy consumption was 1.29 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 1.29, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 6.86 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.29, in 2019.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 14th out of 39 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.86 | — |
| 1991 | 6.74 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 6.55 | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 6.19 | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 5.67 | -8.4% |
| 1995 | 4.51 | -20.5% |
| 1996 | 3.91 | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 3.75 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 3.44 | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 3.21 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 2.67 | -16.8% |
| 2001 | 2.45 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 2.43 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 2.26 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 2.02 | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 1.78 | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 1.72 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 1.87 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 1.88 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 1.79 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 1.81 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 1.82 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 1.8 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 2.18 | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 2.26 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 1.91 | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 1.68 | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 1.55 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 1.39 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 1.29 | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.08 | 3.21 | 6.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.09 | 1.72 | 2.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 | 1.29 | 2.26 | 10 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Share of fuels in final energy consumption in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 1.29 in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest share of fuels in final energy consumption recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.86 in 1990.
- What is the lowest share of fuels in final energy consumption recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for share of fuels in final energy consumption?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 14th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
- Is share of fuels in final energy consumption rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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