Energy intensity by sector in New Zealand
New Zealand: Energy intensity by sector was 3.5 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Energy intensity by sector in New Zealand, 1990–2012
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2012, energy intensity by sector in New Zealand stood at 3.5. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in New Zealand peaked at 5.04 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2012.
New Zealand ranks 77th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.73 | 4.36 | 5.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.04 | 3.59 | 4.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.57 | 3.5 | 3.65 | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More energy & mining data for New Zealand
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2025)
- Gas production 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.79 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity by sector in New Zealand?
- Energy intensity by sector in New Zealand was 3.5 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy intensity by sector recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 5.04 in 1992.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2012.
- How does New Zealand rank for energy intensity by sector?
- New Zealand ranks 77th out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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