Energy intensity by sector in Venezuela
Venezuela: Energy intensity by sector was 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012. ▬ Flat
Energy intensity by sector in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela stood at 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in Venezuela peaked at 4.63 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.08 MJ/2011 USD PPP, in 2007.
That places Venezuela 61st out of 189 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.
Energy intensity by sector in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | MJ/2011 USD PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.89 MJ/2011 USD PPP | — |
| 1991 | 3.78 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 3.53 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 3.77 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 3.86 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 3.94 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 4.2 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 3.86 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 4.01 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 4.05 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 3.92 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 3.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 4.39 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 4.63 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 4.2 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 4.37 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 3.66 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 3.08 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 3.82 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 3.91 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.49 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 3.9 MJ/2011 USD PPP | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP | +2.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.45 MJ/2011 USD PPP, 90% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.44 MJ/2011 USD PPP, 1.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.89 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.53 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.2 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.08 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.63 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.13 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3.9 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.49 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 58 Armenia 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
- 59 Trinidad and Tobago 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
- 60 Paraguay 4 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
- 62 United Arab Emirates 3.92 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
- 63 Madagascar 3.91 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
- 64 Samoa 3.9 MJ/2011 USD PPP compare
More energy & mining data for Venezuela
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.48 % 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 0.8% (2013)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2013)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity by sector in Venezuela?
- Energy intensity by sector in Venezuela was 4 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 4.63 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2003.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.08 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2007.
- How does Venezuela rank for energy intensity by sector?
- Venezuela ranks 61st out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.