Energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda
Rwanda: Energy intensity of the economy was 0.246 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda, 1980–2016
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.
Analysis
In 2016, energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda stood at 0.246 kWh per 2011$PPP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda peaked at 1.22 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.166 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 1980.
Rwanda ranks 159th of 161 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | kWh per 2011$PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.166 kWh per 2011$PPP | — |
| 1981 | 0.284 kWh per 2011$PPP | +71.1% |
| 1982 | 0.306 kWh per 2011$PPP | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 0.342 kWh per 2011$PPP | +11.8% |
| 1984 | 0.51 kWh per 2011$PPP | +49.1% |
| 1985 | 0.528 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 0.474 kWh per 2011$PPP | -10.2% |
| 1987 | 0.492 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 0.484 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 0.459 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 0.501 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 0.583 kWh per 2011$PPP | +16.4% |
| 1992 | 0.553 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 0.556 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 1.22 kWh per 2011$PPP | +119.6% |
| 1995 | 0.996 kWh per 2011$PPP | -18.4% |
| 1996 | 0.82 kWh per 2011$PPP | -17.7% |
| 1997 | 0.715 kWh per 2011$PPP | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 0.663 kWh per 2011$PPP | -7.3% |
| 1999 | 0.63 kWh per 2011$PPP | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 0.458 kWh per 2011$PPP | -27.3% |
| 2001 | 0.404 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 0.347 kWh per 2011$PPP | -14.1% |
| 2003 | 0.348 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 0.308 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 0.27 kWh per 2011$PPP | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 0.233 kWh per 2011$PPP | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 0.247 kWh per 2011$PPP | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 0.226 kWh per 2011$PPP | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 0.221 kWh per 2011$PPP | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 0.218 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 0.226 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 0.229 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 0.247 kWh per 2011$PPP | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 0.25 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 0.258 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 0.246 kWh per 2011$PPP | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4045 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.166 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.528 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7238 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.501 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.22 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3062 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.221 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.458 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2391 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.218 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.258 kWh per 2011$PPP | 7 |
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More reference data data for Rwanda
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda?
- Energy intensity of the economy in Rwanda was 0.246 kWh per 2011$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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1994.
- What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.166 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1980.
- How does Rwanda rank for energy intensity of the economy?
- Rwanda ranks 159th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
- Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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).