World - Fossil fuel energy consumption as a share of total energy consumption

79.7 (%) in 2015

In 2015, fossil fuel energy consumption for World was 79.7 %. Though World fossil fuel energy consumption fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1966 - 2015 period ending at 79.7 % in 2015.

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What is fossil fuel energy consumption?

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.

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What is World fossil fuel energy consumption?