Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Lesotho: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Lesotho
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 9.32 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 9.02 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Lesotho, a difference of 0.3 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Lesotho ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 13th and Lesotho ranks 16th of 201 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.49 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 11.83 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.33 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 8.39 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 9.19 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.804 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 9.43 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 9.3 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.13 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Lesotho?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 9.32 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 9.02 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Lesotho as of 2021.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho?
- 0.3 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Lesotho rank globally for energy intensity?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 13th and Lesotho ranks 16th 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.