Northern Europe vs Russia: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Northern Europe
1.92
in 2023
Russia
5.67
in 2023
Northern Europe rank
37th
Russia rank
34th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Northern Europe
  • Russia
246810199020062023

How they compare

Russia currently reports 5.67 against 1.92 in Northern Europe, a difference of 3.75.

That makes Russia's figure about 3.0 times Northern Europe's.

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

Northern Europe ranks 37th and Russia ranks 34th of 39 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Europe Russia Difference Ahead
1990s 4.4 9.43 5.04 Russia
2000s 3.38 7.15 3.77 Russia
2010s 2.63 5.83 3.2 Russia
2020s 2.06 5.91 3.85 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Northern Europe or Russia?
Russia, at 5.67 against 1.92 in Northern Europe as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Northern Europe and Russia?
3.75, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Europe and Russia?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Northern Europe and Russia rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Northern Europe ranks 37th and Russia 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