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Total energy consumption grew by 6 per cent in 2021 but consumption of fossil fuels decreased

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review | Energy supply and consumption 31.12.2021

According to Statistics Finland's preliminary data, total energy consumption rose by six per cent in 2021. Since the growth is mainly explained by increased use of renewable energy sources, carbon dioxide emissions from the energy use of fuels did not grow, however.

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Total energy consumption by energy source 2021*

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12st
Classifications used:
  • Energy source
Reference period cycle:
quarter
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quarter
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12su
Classifications used:
  • Electricity production/supply
Reference period cycle:
month
Updating frequency:
quarter
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11t2
Classifications used:
  • Oil product
Reference period cycle:
month
Updating frequency:
quarter
Statistics:
Updated:
11t3
Classifications used:
  • Sales of oil products for international transport (m3)
Reference period cycle:
month
Updating frequency:
quarter
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12vq
Classifications used:
  • Energy source
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
irregular
Statistics:
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12vk
Classifications used:
  • Sektor
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
irregular
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13gm
Classifications used:
  • Emission sector
Reference period cycle:
quarter
Updating frequency:
quarter
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12z8
Classifications used:
  • Emission sector
Reference period cycle:
year
Updating frequency:
irregular
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Updated:

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Referencing instructions

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Energy supply and consumption [online publication].
Reference period: 31.12.2021. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 11.5.2025].
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