Dataset

World energy statistics and balances

Free & Open Data Bulk 1 source

Global energy balances from the IEA: production, trade, sector consumption, CO2 emissions, EV registrations and clean-tech deployment for 150-plus countries.

Dataset card

The World Energy Statistics and Balances dataset is published by the International Energy Agency as a free summary of global energy data, with full databases available under license. It covers core energy commodities including oil, renewables, and emissions.

What this dataset contains

The dataset compiles international energy statistics and balances drawn from IEA reporting. Tagged areas include energy, oil, renewables, and emissions, suggesting country-level supply, demand, and fuel-mix figures. Detailed row counts and exact column coverage are not disclosed in the available metadata. Specific schema fields are not provided.

Structure and fields

The schema, column names, and sample rows are not disclosed in the supplied facts. Splits and row totals are likewise unspecified. Without these details, the precise tabular layout cannot be described. Users should consult the IEA directly for field definitions and downloadable files.

How analysts use it

Given the energy, oil, renewables, and emissions tags, plausible investment uses include tracking global energy demand trends, benchmarking fossil versus renewable fuel mixes, and monitoring emissions trajectories for climate-risk analysis. Because the publisher is the IEA, the data is well suited as a reference benchmark for macro and sector energy models. Full-database users typically need a license, while summary views are openly accessible.

Documentation & references 2
  1. International Energy Agency/World energy statistics and balances: listing on the provider website
  2. International Energy Agency: official website

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