Global Energy Review 2019
The latest trends in energy and emissions in 2019
In 2019 global energy demand increased by less than half the rate of growth in 2018,
well below the average rate since 2010. This deceleration was due mainly to slower
global economic growth and the impact of milder weather on heating and cooling. There
was, however, significant variation across energy sources, with coal showing an absolute
decline and renewables a record increase. Electricity demand grew at the slowest rate
since the financial crisis. Energy efficiency continued to improve but at levels well
below those needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Energy-related CO2 emissions
remained flat as emissions from electricity generation in advanced economies declined
markedly.
Published on June 16, 2020