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Data Starter: Global primary energy consumption, 1800-2023

Elizabeth Veal

10th June 2025

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How has the consumption of different energy types for the global economy changed since 1800?

Using this OurWorldin Data chart, answer the following questions:

  1. Identify TWO key features of the data about energy consumption since 1800.
  2. How has the proportion of total energy consumption that comes from solar, wind, hydropower and other renewables changed between 2000 and 2023?

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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