Algeria vs Saudi Arabia: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Algeria
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 5.81 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 5.61 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Algeria, a difference of 0.2 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 57th and Saudi Arabia ranks 54th of 201 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.2 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.54 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.34 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 4.95 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.14 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.19 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 5.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.88 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.375 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Algeria or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 5.81 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 5.61 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Algeria as of 2021.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Algeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.2 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Saudi Arabia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Algeria and Saudi Arabia rank globally for energy intensity?
- Algeria ranks 57th and Saudi Arabia ranks 54th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Energy intensity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Amount of energy needed to produce one unit of economic output. A lower number means that economies produce economic value in a less energy-intensive way. This data is measured in megajoules per dollar, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.