Denmark vs Switzerland: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Denmark
1.49
in 2023
Switzerland
1.26
in 2023
Denmark rank
207th
Switzerland rank
210th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
0123199020062023

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 1.49 against 1.26 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.23.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 207th and Switzerland ranks 210th of 221 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 3.08 2.33 0.747 Denmark
2000s 2.47 2.08 0.393 Denmark
2010s 2 1.64 0.357 Denmark
2020s 1.59 1.33 0.255 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Denmark or Switzerland?
Denmark, at 1.49 against 1.26 in Switzerland as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Denmark and Switzerland?
0.23, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Denmark ranks 207th and Switzerland ranks 210th 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