Global 2025 Power Demand Rose as EV, Data Centers Grew, IEA Says

Global power consumption grew 3% last year, driven partly by fast-growing demand from electric vehicles and data centers, according to the International Energy Agency.

Electricity demand grew around 2.3 times faster than total energy demand in 2025, according to the IEA’s Global Energy Review released Monday. Demand from EVs and data centers grew at 38% and 17% respectively, but industry, household appliances and commercial buildings remained the main growth drivers.