Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) vs South Africa: Energy intensity level of primary energy
Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand)
3.11
in 2023
South Africa
5.93
in 2023
Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) rank
25th
South Africa rank
28th
Energy intensity level of primary energy over time
- Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.93 against 3.11 in Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand), a difference of 2.82.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand)'s.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 39 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.56 | 9.21 | 3.64 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4.62 | 7.96 | 3.34 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.82 | 6.79 | 2.97 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.29 | 6.19 | 2.9 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.93 against 3.11 in Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) and South Africa?
- 2.82, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) and South Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) and South Africa rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
- Developed regions (Europe, Cyprus, Israel, Northern America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand) ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 39 groups.
- 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.