In 2017, the share of electricity in final energy consumption worldwide reached just 20 percent. Under a scenario in which current national policies and targets are executed and fulfilled, this figure is expected to grow to around 30 percent by 2050.
Share of electricity in final energy consumption worldwide from 2015 to 2050
* Outlook based on the Planned Energy Scenario (PES) considers governments' current and planned energy plans, policies and targets, including the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, unless the country developed more recent climate or energy-related plans.
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