Frequently Asked Questions
How much energy is consumed in the world by each sector?
World marketed energy consumption was 504.7 quadrillion Btu in 2008. Of this total, the United States consumes the largest percent share (20%), followed by China (17%) and India (4%). EIA forecasts world marketed energy consumption will reach about 770 quadrillion Btu by 2035. World energy is consumed by four end-use sectors: commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation. Electric power consumption is included in the end-use sectors below.
World delivered energy consumption by end use sector (Quadrillion Btu) and percent share of total 2008:
- Commercial: 28.1 (6%)
- Industrial: 191.3 (52%)
- Residential: 51.7 (14%)
- Transportation: 98.2 (27%)
Learn More: International Energy Outlook (Appendix A1 and D1)
Last updated: October 6, 2011
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