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Electricity share of final energy consumption

Electricity as a share of total final energy consumption.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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Records
3
Regions
1
Period
2026–2050
Sources
1
Verification 3 verified data points Updated 15 Sep 2026 Last verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Electricity share of final energy consumption

Global, 2026 to 2050

3 observations · 2026 to 2050

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Electricity share of final energy consumptionElectricity share of final energy consumption. 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 consumptionElectricity share of final energy consumption. 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 consumptionElectricity share of final energy consumption. 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
Period Type Value
2026 Estimate 23%
2035 Forecast 35%
2050 Forecast 50%
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Period Value Source Type
Global 3 records
2050 50% IRENA · 31 Dec 2050 forecast
2035 35% IRENA · 31 Dec 2035 forecast
2026 23% IRENA · 31 Dec 2026 estimate

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Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement IRENA — 3

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