Europe vs Russian Federation: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Europe
2.7
in 2023
Russian Federation
5.67
in 2023
Europe rank
31st
Russian Federation rank
34th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Europe
  • Russian Federation
246810199020062023

How they compare

Russian Federation currently reports 5.67 against 2.7 in Europe, a difference of 2.97.

That makes Russian Federation's figure about 2.1 times Europe's.

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

Europe ranks 31st and Russian Federation ranks 34th of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe Russian Federation Difference Ahead
1990s 4.99 9.43 4.44 Russian Federation
2000s 4 7.15 3.15 Russian Federation
2010s 3.33 5.83 2.49 Russian Federation
2020s 2.91 5.91 3 Russian Federation

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Europe or Russian Federation?
Russian Federation, at 5.67 against 2.7 in Europe as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Europe and Russian Federation?
2.97, with Russian Federation ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Russian Federation?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Europe and Russian Federation rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Europe ranks 31st and Russian Federation ranks 34th 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.

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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