Other small states vs Sweden: Energy use
Energy use over time
- Other small states
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 4,308 kg of oil equivalent per capita against 2,063 kg of oil equivalent per capita in Other small states, a difference of 2,245 kg of oil equivalent per capita.
That makes Sweden's figure about 2.1 times Other small states's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Other small states ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 47 groups.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,492 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 5,514 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 3,022 kg of oil equivalent per capita | Sweden |
| 2000s | 1,864 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 5,645 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 3,782 kg of oil equivalent per capita | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy use, Other small states or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 4,308 kg of oil equivalent per capita against 2,063 kg of oil equivalent per capita in Other small states as of 2024.
- What is the difference in energy use between Other small states and Sweden?
- 2,245 kg of oil equivalent per capita, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Sweden?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2007.
- How do Other small states and Sweden rank globally for energy use?
- Other small states ranks 17th and Sweden ranks 20th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.