Energy consumption for energy purposes in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1970 and 2021, by final users

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Release date

July 2022

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1970 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Figures have been calculated by Statista based on data provided by the source. Figures have been rounded. 

Figures exclude any non-energy use of fuels.
Industry includes iron and steel, except for fuel use for transformation and energy industry own use purposes. Also includes coke ovens and losses, according to the methodology used for compiling the energy balances.
Other final users mainly include agriculture, public administration and commerce.
This statistic is using original data from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0

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Comparison of energy consumption for energy purposes in the UK 1970-2021

Published by
Won So,
Jan 21, 2026

In 1970, the industry sector (including iron and steel) accounted for the largest share of energy consumption, with nearly ** percent of total final energy use. Since 1970, this sector's energy consumption share has fallen, amounting to **** percent of total final consumption in 2021. Transport now accounts for the largest share of consumption, with ** percent.

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