Share of renewable energy rose to 43 per cent of total energy consumption in 2024

review | Energy supply and consumption 31.12.2024

According to Statistics Finland, total energy consumption in Finland amounted to 1.30 million terajoules (TJ) in 2024. Total consumption decreased by one per cent from the previous year. The consumption of fuels continued falling (3 %). Especially, the consumption of fossil fuels and peat decreased by four per cent. The share of renewable energy sources rose to 43 per cent of total energy consumption. According to preliminary data, CO₂ emissions decreased by six per cent.

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Total energy consumption by energy source 2023-2024

Renewable energy sources 1990-2024

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Energy supply and consumption, Energy use in manufacturing, Energy consumption in households, Consumption of hard coal, Production of electricity and heat [online publication].
Reference period: 31.12.2024. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [Referenced: 8.1.2026].
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