What is energy intensity of the economy in Ireland?

Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland was 0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.

What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Ireland?

The highest recorded value was 4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1968.

What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Ireland?

The lowest recorded value was 0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2014.

How does Ireland rank for energy intensity of the economy?

Ireland ranks 134th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.

Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Ireland?

Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ireland data come from?

The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland

Name: Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland
Creator: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Ireland: Energy intensity of the economy was 0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP

Change on year

down 1.0%

World rank

134th

of 161 countries

All-time high

4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 1968

All-time low

0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP

in 2014

Years of data

1965–2016

Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland, 1965–2016

Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy intensity of the economy in Ireland is 0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Ireland peaked at 4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 2014.

Ireland ranks 134th of 161 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP) in Ireland, 1965 to 2016.
Year	kWh per 2011$PPP	Change
1965	3.39 kWh per 2011$PPP	—
1966	3.69 kWh per 2011$PPP	+8.9%
1967	3.72 kWh per 2011$PPP	+0.6%
1968	4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP	+8.5%
1969	3.89 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.6%
1970	2.98 kWh per 2011$PPP	-23.2%
1971	3.03 kWh per 2011$PPP	+1.4%
1972	2.96 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.0%
1973	3.01 kWh per 2011$PPP	+1.5%
1974	3.07 kWh per 2011$PPP	+2.0%
1975	2.63 kWh per 2011$PPP	-14.2%
1976	2.6 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.1%
1977	2.48 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.8%
1978	2.37 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.4%
1979	2.53 kWh per 2011$PPP	+6.7%
1980	2.39 kWh per 2011$PPP	-5.5%
1981	2.29 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.0%
1982	2.21 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.4%
1983	2.2 kWh per 2011$PPP	-0.6%
1984	2.11 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.0%
1985	2.18 kWh per 2011$PPP	+3.2%
1986	2.27 kWh per 2011$PPP	+4.1%
1987	2.16 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.7%
1988	2.01 kWh per 2011$PPP	-7.1%
1989	1.91 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.8%
1990	1.89 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.1%
1991	1.88 kWh per 2011$PPP	-0.5%
1992	1.81 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.7%
1993	1.75 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.8%
1994	1.69 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.4%
1995	1.51 kWh per 2011$PPP	-10.3%
1996	1.51 kWh per 2011$PPP	-0.4%
1997	1.38 kWh per 2011$PPP	-8.8%
1998	1.31 kWh per 2011$PPP	-4.9%
1999	1.27 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.1%
2000	1.16 kWh per 2011$PPP	-8.5%
2001	1.14 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.9%
2002	0.998 kWh per 2011$PPP	-12.1%
2003	0.917 kWh per 2011$PPP	-8.1%
2004	0.862 kWh per 2011$PPP	-6.0%
2005	0.843 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.2%
2006	0.83 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.5%
2007	0.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	-3.6%
2008	0.887 kWh per 2011$PPP	+10.9%
2009	0.821 kWh per 2011$PPP	-7.4%
2010	0.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.6%
2011	0.754 kWh per 2011$PPP	-5.8%
2012	0.759 kWh per 2011$PPP	+0.7%
2013	0.74 kWh per 2011$PPP	-2.5%
2014	0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP	-7.7%
2015	0.695 kWh per 2011$PPP	+1.8%
2016	0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP	-1.0%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	3.75 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.39 kWh per 2011$PPP	4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP	5
1970s	2.77 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.37 kWh per 2011$PPP	3.07 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
1980s	2.17 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.91 kWh per 2011$PPP	2.39 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
1990s	1.6 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.27 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.89 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
2000s	0.9252 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	1.16 kWh per 2011$PPP	10
2010s	0.7313 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP	0.8 kWh per 2011$PPP	7

Countries ranked near Ireland

131 Dominican Republic 0.706 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
132 Angola 0.703 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
133 Bangladesh 0.7 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
135 Equatorial Guinea 0.68 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
136 Mali 0.657 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
137 Botswana 0.643 kWh per 2011$PPP compare

See the full ranking of 161 places →

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Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0921 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.37 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.87 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.37 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.6 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.02 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5015 (2050)

All data for Ireland →

Frequently asked questions

What is energy intensity of the economy in Ireland?: Energy intensity of the economy in Ireland was 0.688 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.
What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Ireland?: The highest recorded value was 4.03 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1968.
What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Ireland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.683 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2014.
How does Ireland rank for energy intensity of the economy?: Ireland ranks 134th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Ireland?: Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?: The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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).