Least developed countries vs New Zealand: Fossil fuel energy consumption

Least developed countries
0.0%
in 2023
New Zealand
0.0%
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
1st
New Zealand rank
3rd

Fossil fuel energy consumption over time

  • Least developed countries
  • New Zealand
020406080197119972024

How they compare

Least developed countries currently reports 0.0% against 0.0% in New Zealand, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 34 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.

Least developed countries ranks 1st and New Zealand ranks 3rd of 47 groups.

New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Least developed countries New Zealand Difference Ahead
1990s 15.9% 68.3% 52.4% New Zealand
2000s 21.1% 68.4% 47.3% New Zealand
2010s 14.8% 36.9% 22.1% New Zealand
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fossil fuel energy consumption, Least developed countries or New Zealand?
Least developed countries, at 0.0% against 0.0% in New Zealand as of 2023.
What is the difference in fossil fuel energy consumption between Least developed countries and New Zealand?
0.0%, with Least developed countries ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and New Zealand?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Least developed countries and New Zealand rank globally for fossil fuel energy consumption?
Least developed countries ranks 1st and New Zealand ranks 3rd of 47 groups.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total)
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 7,661 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.