In 2020, global energy demand fell four percent compared with 2019 levels due to the outbreak of COVID-19. As restrictions begin to ease around the world, projections show that energy demand will recover in 2021 and rise above pre-pandemic levels.
Primary energy demand change worldwide from 2019 to 2021
Characteristic
Change in energy demand
2021
0.5%
2020
-4%
2019
0%
-4%-3%-2%-1%0%1%
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