What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Australia and Viet Nam?

0.03 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Australia ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Viet Nam?

52 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2016.

Where does this data come from?

Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Australia vs Viet Nam: Energy intensity of the economy

Australia

1.53 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Viet Nam

1.5 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Australia rank

45th

Viet Nam rank

46th

Energy intensity of the economy over time

Australia
Viet Nam

How they compare

Australia currently reports 1.53 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.5 kWh per 2011$PPP in Viet Nam, a difference of 0.03 kWh per 2011$PPP.

Across all 52 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 45th and Viet Nam ranks 46th of 161 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Australia	Viet Nam	Difference	Ahead
1960s	2.19 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.53 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.6644 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia
1970s	2.44 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.29 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.15 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia
1980s	2.38 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.9507 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.43 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia
1990s	2.14 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.9687 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia
2000s	1.78 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.24 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.5427 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia
2010s	1.54 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.41 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.1339 kWh per 2011$PPP	Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity of the economy, Australia or Viet Nam?: Australia, at 1.53 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.5 kWh per 2011$PPP in Viet Nam as of 2016.
What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Australia and Viet Nam?: 0.03 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Viet Nam?: 52 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2016.
How do Australia and Viet Nam rank globally for energy intensity of the economy?: Australia ranks 45th and Viet Nam ranks 46th of 161 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP)
Unit: kWh per 2011$PPP
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 161 places, 6,650 data points, 1965–2016
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Energy intensity is measured as primary energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product. This is measured in kilowatt-hours per 2011$ (PPP).