The World’s 15 Largest Energy Consumers

Global energy consumption has significant regional variations due to differences in industrialization levels, climate conditions, population density, and access to natural resources, as well as varying energy policies and economic activities across countries. For instance, countries with colder climates may consume more energy for heating, while highly industrialized nations may have higher per capita energy usage due to their extensive manufacturing sectors. This chart below, via Visual Capitalist's Kayla Zhu, shows the top 15 countries by energy…