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Distribution of global primary energy demand by fuel type 2015-2040

Distribution of primary energy demand worldwide from 2015 to 2040, by fuel type

The data shows OPEC's projection of the global distribution of primary energy demand from 2015 to 2040, sorted by fuel type. The primary energy demand share of biomass fuel is estimated to decrease from 10.15% in 2015 to 10.04% in 2040.

Oil 31.36 30.95 28.83 27.11
Coal 28.28 27.06 25.27 23.2
Gas 21.46 21.86 23.53 25.09
Nuclear 4.89 5.3 5.92 6.41
Hydro 2.47 2.52 2.65 2.77
Biomass 10.15 10.09 10.01 10.04
Other renewables 1.38 2.21 3.8 5.38