Energy intensity by sector in Lesotho
Lesotho: Energy intensity by sector was 9.67 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Energy intensity by sector in Lesotho, 1990–2012
Source: World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in MJ/2011 USD PPP.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 9.67 MJ/2011 USD PPP for energy intensity by sector in 2012.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 2,660.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in Lesotho peaked at 10.94 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2627 MJ/2011 USD PPP, in 1998.
Lesotho ranks 14th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3773 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 0.2627 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 0.4504 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.14 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 0.3168 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10.94 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.88 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 9.67 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10.21 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Lesotho
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 10.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity by sector in Lesotho?
- Energy intensity by sector in Lesotho was 9.67 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 10.94 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2008.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2627 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 1998.
- How does Lesotho rank for energy intensity by sector?
- Lesotho ranks 14th out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,660.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.