Consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States
United States: Consumption-based energy intensity per dollar was 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $ in 2020. ▼ Falling
Consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per $.
Analysis
In 2020, consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States stood at 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States peaked at 2.17 kilowatt-hours per $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1.47 kilowatt-hours per $, in 2016.
That places United States 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.11 kilowatt-hours per $ | 2.03 kilowatt-hours per $ | 2.17 kilowatt-hours per $ | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.91 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1.72 kilowatt-hours per $ | 2.05 kilowatt-hours per $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.55 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1.47 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1.67 kilowatt-hours per $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $ | 1 |
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More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States?
- Consumption-based energy intensity per dollar in United States was 1.62 kilowatt-hours per $ in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based energy intensity per dollar recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2.17 kilowatt-hours per $ in 1995.
- What is the lowest consumption-based energy intensity per dollar recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 kilowatt-hours per $ in 2016.
- How does United States rank for consumption-based energy intensity per dollar?
- United States ranks 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is consumption-based energy intensity per dollar rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based energy intensity per dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy intensity is measured as the number of kilowatt-hours used per dollar of gross domestic product (GDP). Consumption-based energy adjusts for the energy embedded in traded goods: it is the energy used domestically minus energy used to produce exported goods; plus the energy used for imported goods.