Qatar has the highest per capita fossil fuel consumption in the world. In 2023, residents in Qatar used up some 225,400 kilowatt-hours worth of fossil energy. This compared to a world average of 17,430 kilowatt-hours. Qatar also has the highest per capita energy consumption worldwide, sourcing exclusively from fossil fuels.
Countries/territories with highest fossil fuel consumption per capita worldwide in 2023
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