Global Energy Mix Shows Fossil Fuels Still Dominate Despite Renewables Growth

Global energy statistics indicate that fossil fuels accounted for 86 percent of the world’s total energy supply last year. In 2024, the International Energy Agency reported that fossil fuels represented 81 percent of the global energy mix, with oil making up 30 percent, coal 28 percent, and gas 23 percent. The United States is noted as a top oil and gas producer, with both fuels accounting for 36 percent of the energy mix in 2024.

Despite renewable energy being the biggest driver of a 1.7 percent annual rise in total global energy supply in 2025, fossil fuels remain the dominant source of energy. China, which consumes more than a quarter of the world’s energy, reported a mix of 60 percent coal and 18 percent oil in 2024.