Italy vs Nigeria: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Italy
1.8
in 2023
Nigeria
1.71
in 2023
Italy rank
195th
Nigeria rank
198th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Italy
  • Nigeria
0123199020062023

How they compare

Italy currently reports 1.8 against 1.71 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.09.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

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

Italy ranks 195th and Nigeria ranks 198th of 221 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Italy averaged higher in 3 and Nigeria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 2.5 2.56 0.056 Nigeria
2000s 2.48 2.03 0.457 Italy
2010s 2.22 1.67 0.555 Italy
2020s 1.98 1.78 0.1925 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Italy or Nigeria?
Italy, at 1.8 against 1.71 in Nigeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Italy and Nigeria?
0.09, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Nigeria?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Italy and Nigeria rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Italy ranks 195th and Nigeria ranks 198th 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