Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs New Caledonia: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- New Caledonia
How they compare
New Caledonia currently reports 13.47 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 12.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.96 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
That makes New Caledonia's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
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 New Caledonia ranks 5th of 201 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 2 and New Caledonia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | New Caledonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.11 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 8.47 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.64 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 14.29 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 13 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.3 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 12.8 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.85 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.045 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | New Caledonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or New Caledonia?
- New Caledonia, at 13.47 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 12.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2022.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and New Caledonia?
- 0.96 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with New Caledonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and New Caledonia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and New Caledonia rank globally for energy intensity?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th and New Caledonia ranks 5th 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.