What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Congo and Sweden?

0 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Sweden ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Sweden?

37 years are reported by both, from 1980 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.

Congo vs Sweden: Energy intensity of the economy

Congo

1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Sweden

1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Congo rank

59th

Sweden rank

58th

Energy intensity of the economy over time

Congo
Sweden

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP in Congo, a difference of 0 kWh per 2011$PPP.

Across all 37 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Congo ranks 59th and Sweden ranks 58th of 161 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Congo	Sweden	Difference	Ahead
1980s	0.7247 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.37 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.65 kWh per 2011$PPP	Sweden
1990s	0.9036 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.63 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.72 kWh per 2011$PPP	Sweden
2000s	0.6133 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.19 kWh per 2011$PPP	Sweden
2010s	1.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.46 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.2831 kWh per 2011$PPP	Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity of the economy, Congo or Sweden?: Sweden, at 1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.35 kWh per 2011$PPP in Congo as of 2016.
What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Congo and Sweden?: 0 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Sweden?: 37 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2016.
How do Congo and Sweden rank globally for energy intensity of the economy?: Congo ranks 59th and Sweden ranks 58th of 161 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$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).