Namibia vs New Zealand: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Namibia
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 3.52 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 3.45 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Namibia, a difference of 0.07 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
Across all 22 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
Namibia ranks 117th and New Zealand ranks 115th of 201 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.52 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.95 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.43 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 3.42 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.48 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.06 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 3.5 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.85 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.36 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Namibia or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 3.52 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 3.45 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Namibia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Namibia and New Zealand?
- 0.07 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and New Zealand?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Namibia and New Zealand rank globally for energy intensity?
- Namibia ranks 117th and New Zealand ranks 115th 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.