Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP in Norway
Norway: Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP was 423.85 terawatt-hours in 2020. ▲ Rising
Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP in Norway, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in Norway is 423.85 terawatt-hours, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in Norway peaked at 487.7 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, 282.74 terawatt-hours, in 2001.
Norway ranks 31st of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 337.17 terawatt-hours | 296.78 terawatt-hours | 396.91 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 363.5 terawatt-hours | 282.74 terawatt-hours | 442.13 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 420.68 terawatt-hours | 398.41 terawatt-hours | 487.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 423.85 terawatt-hours | 423.85 terawatt-hours | 423.85 terawatt-hours | 1 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More energy & mining data for Norway
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2025)
- Gas production 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 62.3% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in Norway?
- Changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp in Norway was 423.85 terawatt-hours in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 487.7 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 282.74 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- How does Norway rank for changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp?
- Norway ranks 31st out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is changes in energy use vs. changes in gdp rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Changes in energy use vs. changes in GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Consumption-based (trade-adjusted) primary energy use measures domestic energy use minus energy used to produce exported goods, plus energy used to produce imported goods. Gross domestic product (GDP) is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.