World energy outlook means how much energy (like electricity, or petrol) people around the world use now and if we will have enough to use in the future. To figure this out, scientists look at how much energy people use now, like how many cars are on the road, how often we leave our lights on, what kinds of machines and factories use energy and so on. Then, they make predictions about how much energy people will use in the future and if there will be enough energy to meet that demand.