Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant) was 3.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.82
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
84th
of 223 countries
All-time high
14.74
in 1990
All-time low
3.18
in 2019
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Energy intensity level of primary energy in Myanmar, 1990–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 3.82 for energy intensity level of primary energy in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity level of primary energy in Myanmar peaked at 14.74 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.18, in 2019.
Myanmar ranks 84th of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.74 | — |
| 1991 | 14.6 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 13.75 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 12.83 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 12.81 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 12.4 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 11.69 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 11.46 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 11.08 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 10.52 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 9.68 | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 8.48 | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 7.7 | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 7.34 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 6.7 | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 6.05 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 5.41 | -10.6% |
| 2007 | 4.99 | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 4.47 | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 4.05 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 3.73 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 3.58 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 3.66 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 3.56 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.55 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 3.78 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 3.54 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 3.18 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 3.58 | +12.6% |
| 2021 | 3.78 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 3.72 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 3.82 | +2.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.82 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.53, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.82 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.74, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.59 | 10.52 | 14.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.49 | 4.05 | 9.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.57 | 3.18 | 3.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.73 | 3.58 | 3.82 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 8.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 28.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity level of primary energy in Myanmar?
- Energy intensity level of primary energy in Myanmar was 3.82 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest energy intensity level of primary energy recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 14.74 in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy intensity level of primary energy recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.18 in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for energy intensity level of primary energy?
- Myanmar ranks 84th out of 223 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy intensity level of primary energy rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant 2021 purchasing power parity GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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