3 in 4 People Worldwide Rely on Imported Fossil Fuels

Key Takeaways 

• Three-quarters of the world’s population live in countries that are net importers of fossil fuels.
• Imports meet over two-thirds of energy needs in countries accounting for 20% of global GDP, including Germany, Japan, and Italy.
• Since 1960, fossil fuel imports have grown twelvefold, supplying 37% of global primary energy as of 2022.
• Despite being major fossil fuel producers, China and India still rely on imports to meet their energy demand.