Energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique
Mozambique: Energy intensity of the economy was 2.99 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique, 1980–2016
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.
Analysis
In 2016, energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique stood at 2.99 kWh per 2011$PPP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique peaked at 8.38 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0.681 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 1986.
Mozambique ranks 6th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | kWh per 2011$PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 8.38 kWh per 2011$PPP | — |
| 1981 | 2.85 kWh per 2011$PPP | -66.0% |
| 1982 | 2.85 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 4.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | +42.0% |
| 1984 | 1.6 kWh per 2011$PPP | -60.4% |
| 1985 | 1.77 kWh per 2011$PPP | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 0.681 kWh per 2011$PPP | -61.6% |
| 1987 | 0.747 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.7% |
| 1988 | 1.08 kWh per 2011$PPP | +44.7% |
| 1989 | 0.809 kWh per 2011$PPP | -25.2% |
| 1990 | 0.822 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 0.745 kWh per 2011$PPP | -9.4% |
| 1992 | 0.848 kWh per 2011$PPP | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 0.796 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 0.684 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.1% |
| 1995 | 0.791 kWh per 2011$PPP | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 0.691 kWh per 2011$PPP | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 0.779 kWh per 2011$PPP | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 0.979 kWh per 2011$PPP | +25.7% |
| 1999 | 2.89 kWh per 2011$PPP | +195.2% |
| 2000 | 3.24 kWh per 2011$PPP | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 3.56 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 3.03 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 2.55 kWh per 2011$PPP | -16.1% |
| 2004 | 2.5 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 2.6 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 2.74 kWh per 2011$PPP | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 2.93 kWh per 2011$PPP | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 2.6 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.4% |
| 2009 | 2.83 kWh per 2011$PPP | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 2.73 kWh per 2011$PPP | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.11 kWh per 2011$PPP | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 3.13 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 2.71 kWh per 2011$PPP | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 2.71 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.72 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 2.99 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.48 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.681 kWh per 2011$PPP | 8.38 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.684 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.89 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.86 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.5 kWh per 2011$PPP | 3.56 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.87 kWh per 2011$PPP | 2.71 kWh per 2011$PPP | 3.13 kWh per 2011$PPP | 7 |
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More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique?
- Energy intensity of the economy in Mozambique was 2.99 kWh per 2011$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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 8.38 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1980.
- What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.681 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1986.
- How does Mozambique rank for energy intensity of the economy?
- Mozambique ranks 6th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
- Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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$PPP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy intensity is measured as primary energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product. This is measured in kilowatt-hours per 2011$ (PPP).