Reduced Cooling Needs Drive Global Energy Demand Growth Down to 1.3% in 2025

The building sector led with 45% of the global energy demand share

April 28, 2026

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Global energy demand grew by 1.3%, or 8 exajoules (EJ), in 2025, down from a 2% increase in 2024, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Reduced Cooling Needs Drive Global Energy Demand Growth Down to 1.3% in 2025

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