Mar 24, 2025
GLOBAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION& SAVINGS BY SECTOR
In 2019, the world's total final energy consumption was approximately 418 exajoules (EJ). The distribution across various sectors was as follows:
- Industry: 38%
- Transport: 28%
- Residential: 22%
- Commercial and Public Services: 8%
- Agriculture and Other: 4%
Between 2010 and 2021, improvements in energy intensity (energy use per unit of GDP) varied across sectors:
- Industry and Services: Accounted for 58% of the total energy savings.
- Buildings: Contributed 23% to the energy savings.
- Transport: Contributed 19% to the energy savings.
