What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Hungary and Spain?

0.04 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Hungary ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Spain?

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.

Hungary vs Spain: Energy intensity of the economy

Hungary

1.1 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Spain

1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2016

Hungary rank

79th

Spain rank

82nd

Energy intensity of the economy over time

Hungary
Spain

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 1.1 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP in Spain, a difference of 0.04 kWh per 2011$PPP.

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

Hungary ranks 79th and Spain ranks 82nd of 161 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Hungary	Spain	Difference	Ahead
1960s	2.84 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.5 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary
1970s	3.12 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.79 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary
1980s	2.67 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.89 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.7764 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary
1990s	2.31 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.52 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.7892 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary
2000s	1.64 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.31 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.3334 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary
2010s	1.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.07 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.116 kWh per 2011$PPP	Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher energy intensity of the economy, Hungary or Spain?: Hungary, at 1.1 kWh per 2011$PPP against 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP in Spain as of 2016.
What is the difference in energy intensity of the economy between Hungary and Spain?: 0.04 kWh per 2011$PPP, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Spain?: 52 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2016.
How do Hungary and Spain rank globally for energy intensity of the economy?: Hungary ranks 79th and Spain ranks 82nd of 161 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$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).