Electricity share of final energy consumption

Global, 2026 to 2050

50% 2050

Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050. 3 observations from 2026 to 2050, ranging from 23% to 50%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2050). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 2026 2030 2034 2038 2042 2046 2050 FORECAST 23% 50%
Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050. 3 observations from 2026 to 2050, ranging from 23% to 50%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2050). % 0 20 40 60 2026 2030 2034 2038 2042 2046 2050 FORECAST 23% 50%
Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050. 3 observations from 2026 to 2050, ranging from 23% to 50%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 50% (2050). % 0 20 40 60 2026 2030 2034 2038 2042 2046 2050 FORECAST 23% 50%
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Electricity share of final energy consumption: Global, 2026 to 2050
Period Type Value
2026 Estimate 23%
2035 Forecast 35%
2050 Forecast 50%
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