Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita, 2022

Energy intensity represents primary energy consumption, using the substitution method, per unit of gross domesticproduct (GDP). GDP is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.

GDP per capita (international-$ in 2011 prices)$1,000$10,000$100,000$2,000$5,000$20,000$50,000Energy intensity (per dollar) (kilowatt-hours per $)2 kWhAfghanistanAfghanistanAlbaniaAlbaniaAngolaAngolaArgentinaArgentinaAustraliaAustraliaBurundiBurundiCambodiaCambodiaCyprusCyprusNorwayNorwaySenegalSenegalAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2023); Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2024); Bolt and van Zanden -Maddison Project Database 2023Learn more about this data

Note: GDP data is expressed in international-$ at 2011 prices.

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