Paraguay vs Rwanda: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Paraguay
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 3.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 3.4 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Paraguay, a difference of 0.11 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 119th and Rwanda ranks 116th of 201 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.47 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.07 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 3.16 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 4.7 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.54 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 3.36 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.72 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.365 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Paraguay or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 3.51 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 3.4 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Paraguay as of 2022.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Paraguay and Rwanda?
- 0.11 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Rwanda?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Paraguay and Rwanda rank globally for energy intensity?
- Paraguay ranks 119th and Rwanda ranks 116th 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.