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Global distribution of final fuel consumption by fuel 1973-2015

Distribution of fuel consumption worldwide in 1973 and 2015, by fuel type
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The data displays the distribution of final fuel consumption worldwide in 1973 and 2015, with a breakdown by fuel type. Oil accounted for just under% of the world's total fuel consumption in 1973, decreasing to some 41% in 2015.

Oil 48.3 41
Electricity 9.4 18.5
Coal 13.5 11.1
Natural gas 14 14.9
Biofuels and waste 13.1 11.2
Other 1.7 3.3

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