Energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Energy intensity of the economy was 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
86th
of 161 countries
All-time high
6.81 kWh per 2011$PPP
in 1965
All-time low
1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP
in 2016
Years of data
52
1965–2016
Energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg, 1965–2016
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.
Analysis
In 2016, energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg stood at 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg peaked at 6.81 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1965 and was at its lowest, 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 2016.
That places Luxembourg 86th out of 161 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | kWh per 2011$PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 6.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | — |
| 1966 | 6.32 kWh per 2011$PPP | -7.2% |
| 1967 | 5.97 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.6% |
| 1968 | 6.14 kWh per 2011$PPP | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 5.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.3% |
| 1970 | 5.97 kWh per 2011$PPP | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 5.92 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 5.63 kWh per 2011$PPP | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 5.48 kWh per 2011$PPP | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 5.63 kWh per 2011$PPP | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 5.49 kWh per 2011$PPP | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 5.05 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 4.7 kWh per 2011$PPP | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 4.7 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 4.68 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 4.45 kWh per 2011$PPP | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 3.98 kWh per 2011$PPP | -10.6% |
| 1982 | 3.71 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 3.4 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 3.73 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 3.72 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 3.17 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.9% |
| 1987 | 2.91 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 2.62 kWh per 2011$PPP | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 2.63 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 2.75 kWh per 2011$PPP | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 2.58 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 2.55 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 2.43 kWh per 2011$PPP | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 2.18 kWh per 2011$PPP | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 1.87 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.0% |
| 1996 | 1.9 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 1.73 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 1.48 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.6% |
| 1999 | 1.38 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 1.53 kWh per 2011$PPP | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 1.66 kWh per 2011$PPP | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 1.8 kWh per 2011$PPP | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 2.12 kWh per 2011$PPP | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 2.12 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 1.95 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 1.74 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 1.83 kWh per 2011$PPP | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 1.72 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 1.69 kWh per 2011$PPP | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 1.74 kWh per 2011$PPP | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 1.55 kWh per 2011$PPP | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 1.49 kWh per 2011$PPP | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 1.19 kWh per 2011$PPP | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 1.11 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.21 kWh per 2011$PPP | 5.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | 6.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.33 kWh per 2011$PPP | 4.68 kWh per 2011$PPP | 5.97 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.43 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.62 kWh per 2011$PPP | 4.45 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.08 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.38 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.75 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.78 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.12 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.74 kWh per 2011$PPP | 7 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 84 Montenegro 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 85 Portugal 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 87 France 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 87 Saint Lucia 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 89 North Macedonia 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
More reference data data for Luxembourg
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0209 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0065 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1381 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1376 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.099 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1147 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0353 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg?
- Energy intensity of the economy in Luxembourg was 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.
- What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 6.81 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1965.
- What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016.
- How does Luxembourg rank for energy intensity of the economy?
- Luxembourg ranks 86th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
- Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Energy intensity is measured as primary energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product. This is measured in kilowatt-hours per 2011$ (PPP).