Denmark vs Sri Lanka: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Denmark
1.49
in 2023
Sri Lanka
1.5
in 2023
Denmark rank
207th
Sri Lanka rank
206th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Denmark
  • Sri Lanka
0123199020062023

How they compare

Sri Lanka currently reports 1.5 against 1.49 in Denmark, a difference of 0.01.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Denmark ranks 207th and Sri Lanka ranks 206th of 221 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and Sri Lanka in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
1990s 3.08 2.9 0.185 Denmark
2000s 2.47 2.47 0.001 Sri Lanka
2010s 2 1.64 0.357 Denmark
2020s 1.59 1.51 0.0775 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Denmark or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka, at 1.5 against 1.49 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Denmark and Sri Lanka?
0.01, with Sri Lanka ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Sri Lanka?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Sri Lanka rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Denmark ranks 207th and Sri Lanka ranks 206th of 221 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant 2021 purchasing power parity GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant 2021 purchasing power parity GDP)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
260 places, 8,735 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed