Bangladesh, March 24 -- Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024 as the consumption of electricity rose around the world - with increased supply of renewables and natural gas covering the majority of additional energy needs, according to a new IEA report.

The latest edition of the IEA's Global Energy Review, published today, is the first global assessment of 2024 trends across the energy sector. Based on the most recent data, it covers energy demand, supply, the uptake of new energy technologies and energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The report finds that global energy demand rose by 2.2% last year - lower than GDP growth of 3.2% but considerably faster than the average annual demand increase of 1.3% b...