Oil accounts for the greatest share of primary energy demand worldwide. In 2023, oil's share in total primary energy demand was 31 percent. However, this figure is forecast to decrease to around 29.3 percent by 2050 with greater emphasis on renewables' deployment.
Distribution of primary energy demand worldwide from 2020 to 2023 with a forecast for 2050, by fuel type
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