Annual Change in Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption by Country and Region
This dataset measures annual changes in fossil fuel energy consumption for countries and regions worldwide.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (2 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Country or region for which fossil fuel consumption change is reported. |
| entity_code | string | No | Standardized country or region code identifying the entity. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset records yearly changes in fossil fuel energy consumption measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). Each observation corresponds to a country or region in a specific year and represents the increase or decrease in fossil fuel consumption compared to the previous year. The dataset enables long-term analysis of fossil fuel demand trends and the evolution of global energy consumption patterns.
Data Quality
The dataset maintains a consistent country-year panel structure. Some regional aggregates do not contain standardized entity codes.
Use Cases
Energy transition analysis, fossil fuel demand trend analysis, climate policy research, and global energy market studies.
Limitations
The dataset includes regional aggregates alongside individual countries, which may affect comparability across entities.
Methodology
Annual growth values are calculated from historical fossil fuel consumption statistics compiled by international energy agencies.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: Creative Commons — This dataset may be used for research, analysis, and commercial applications with proper attribution.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.