Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Iceland: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Iceland
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 12.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 11.93 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Iceland, a difference of 0.58 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Iceland ranks 8th of 201 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.11 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 11.46 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.65 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 14.29 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.79 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.5 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 12.8 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.62 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.18 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Iceland?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 12.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 11.93 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Iceland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Iceland?
- 0.58 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Iceland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Iceland rank globally for energy intensity?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and Iceland ranks 8th 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) β 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.