Saudi Arabia vs South Sudan: Energy intensity
Energy intensity over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5.88 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 5.81 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.07 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 54th and South Sudan ranks 52nd of 201 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.05 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.01 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.04 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 5.88 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.97 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.09 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity, Saudi Arabia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5.88 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices against 5.81 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in energy intensity between Saudi Arabia and South Sudan?
- 0.07 megajoules per international-$ in 2021 prices, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Sudan?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Sudan rank globally for energy intensity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 54th and South Sudan ranks 52nd 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.