Developing regions vs Libya: Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant)

Developing regions
4.07
in 2023
Libya
8.93
in 2023
Developing regions rank
11th
Libya rank
13th

Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant) over time

  • Developing regions
  • Libya
4681012199020062023

How they compare

Libya currently reports 8.93 against 4.07 in Developing regions, a difference of 4.86.

That makes Libya's figure about 2.2 times Developing regions's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Developing regions ahead.

Developing regions ranks 11th and Libya ranks 13th of 38 groups.

Across the 4 decades both report, Developing regions averaged higher in 1 and Libya in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Developing regions Libya Difference Ahead
1990s 5.73 5.55 0.174 Developing regions
2000s 5.14 6.06 0.923 Libya
2010s 4.51 9.3 4.79 Libya
2020s 4.13 6.86 2.73 Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Developing regions or Libya?
Libya, at 8.93 against 4.07 in Developing regions as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Developing regions and Libya?
4.86, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Developing regions and Libya?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Developing regions and Libya rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Developing regions ranks 11th and Libya ranks 13th of 38 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.

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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
261 places, 8,770 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed