Energy intensity of economies in Canada
Canada: Energy intensity of economies was 6.44 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Energy intensity of economies in Canada, 2000–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy intensity of economies in Canada is 6.44, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity of economies in Canada peaked at 8.27 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.44, in 2022.
Canada ranks 43rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Energy intensity of economies in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.27 | — |
| 2001 | 8.01 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 7.79 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 8.07 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 7.96 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 7.8 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 7.72 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 7.55 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 7.29 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 7.23 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 7.02 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 6.96 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 6.88 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 6.86 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 6.84 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6.75 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 6.96 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 7.03 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 6.94 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 6.86 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 6.73 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 6.55 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 6.44 | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.77 | 7.23 | 8.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.91 | 6.75 | 7.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.57 | 6.44 | 6.73 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More energy & mining data for Canada
- Fuel imports 6.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.2% (2024)
- Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity of economies in Canada?
- Energy intensity of economies in Canada was 6.44 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy intensity of economies recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 8.27 in 2000.
- What is the lowest energy intensity of economies recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.44 in 2022.
- How does Canada rank for energy intensity of economies?
- Canada ranks 43rd out of 201 countries with data for 2022.
- Is energy intensity of economies rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity of economies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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