Jan 13, 2026
Global Energy Demand by Fuel Type (2024-2050P) 🌍

What We're Showing
This graphic shows the shifting global energy mix, based on forecasts from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Key Takeaways
- Oil underpinned 30.6% global energy demand in 2024, and is forecast to drop slightly to 29.8% in 2050.
- While coal demand is set to drop in the double-digits by 2050, solar and wind demand is forecast to surge the most across fuel types.