Russian Federation vs Southern Europe: Energy intensity level of primary energy

Russian Federation
5.67
in 2023
Southern Europe
2
in 2023
Russian Federation rank
34th
Southern Europe rank
36th

Energy intensity level of primary energy over time

  • Russian Federation
  • Southern Europe
246810199020062023

How they compare

Russian Federation currently reports 5.67 against 2 in Southern Europe, a difference of 3.67.

That makes Russian Federation's figure about 2.8 times Southern Europe's.

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

Russian Federation ranks 34th and Southern Europe ranks 36th of 221 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Russian Federation Southern Europe Difference Ahead
1990s 9.43 2.93 6.5 Russian Federation
2000s 7.15 2.84 4.31 Russian Federation
2010s 5.83 2.49 3.34 Russian Federation
2020s 5.91 2.18 3.73 Russian Federation

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Russian Federation or Southern Europe?
Russian Federation, at 5.67 against 2 in Southern Europe as of 2023.
What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Russian Federation and Southern Europe?
3.67, with Russian Federation ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Russian Federation and Southern Europe?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Russian Federation and Southern Europe rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
Russian Federation ranks 34th and Southern Europe ranks 36th 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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About this data

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