Global energy demand growth was met by diverse range of sources in 2025, led by solar and then gas
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20 April 2026
The world’s energy demand increased more slowly last year against a complex economic and geopolitical backdrop, but electricity use continued to rise strongly, latest IEA analysis shows
Global energy demand grew at a slower pace in 2025 than the year before, but electricity consumption continued to rise much faster than overall demand – with solar PV becoming the largest contributor to growth in global energy supply for the first time, according to a new IEA report.
