Energy intensity by sector in Brazil
Brazil: Energy intensity by sector was 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012. ▬ Flat
Energy intensity by sector in Brazil, 1990–2012
Source: World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in MJ/2011 USD PPP.
Analysis
In 2012, energy intensity by sector in Brazil stood at 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in Brazil peaked at 3.15 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP, in 1994.
That places Brazil 97th out of 189 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Energy intensity by sector in Brazil, year by year
| Year | MJ/2011 USD PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP | — |
| 1991 | 2.86 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 2.91 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 2.86 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 2.86 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 2.95 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 2.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 3.09 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 3.15 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 3.04 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 3.01 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 3.05 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.02 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 2.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 3 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 2.96 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.91 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 2.96 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 3 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.1% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP, 1.1× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.44 MJ/2011 USD PPP, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.94 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.15 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.01 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.91 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.01 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.96 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More energy & mining data for Brazil
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity by sector in Brazil?
- Energy intensity by sector in Brazil was 3.06 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012, according to World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy intensity by sector recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 3.15 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 1999.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.85 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 1994.
- How does Brazil rank for energy intensity by sector?
- Brazil ranks 97th out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy intensity level of final energy (MJ/2011 USD PPP): A ratio between final energy consumption and gross domestic product measured at purchasing power parity. Energy intensity is an indication of how much energy is used to produce one unit of economic output. Lower ratio indicates that less energy is used to produce one unit of output.