Energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Energy intensity of the economy was 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
87th
of 161 countries
All-time high
1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP
in 2006
All-time low
0.463 kWh per 2011$PPP
in 1984
Years of data
37
1980–2016
Energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia, 1980–2016
Source: Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database. Measured in kWh per 2011$PPP.
Analysis
In 2016, energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia stood at 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia peaked at 1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.463 kWh per 2011$PPP, in 1984.
That places Saint Lucia 87th out of 161 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | kWh per 2011$PPP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.996 kWh per 2011$PPP | — |
| 1981 | 0.54 kWh per 2011$PPP | -45.8% |
| 1982 | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | +92.8% |
| 1983 | 0.499 kWh per 2011$PPP | -52.1% |
| 1984 | 0.463 kWh per 2011$PPP | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 0.897 kWh per 2011$PPP | +93.7% |
| 1986 | 0.712 kWh per 2011$PPP | -20.6% |
| 1987 | 0.718 kWh per 2011$PPP | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 0.882 kWh per 2011$PPP | +22.8% |
| 1989 | 0.877 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 0.82 kWh per 2011$PPP | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 0.831 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 0.845 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 0.841 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP | +26.6% |
| 1995 | 0.928 kWh per 2011$PPP | -12.9% |
| 1996 | 0.82 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 0.894 kWh per 2011$PPP | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 0.888 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 0.9 kWh per 2011$PPP | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 1.42 kWh per 2011$PPP | +58.2% |
| 2001 | 1.9 kWh per 2011$PPP | +33.1% |
| 2002 | 1.72 kWh per 2011$PPP | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 1.66 kWh per 2011$PPP | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 1.47 kWh per 2011$PPP | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 1.45 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP | +36.1% |
| 2007 | 1.38 kWh per 2011$PPP | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 1.19 kWh per 2011$PPP | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 1.33 kWh per 2011$PPP | +27.4% |
| 2011 | 1.1 kWh per 2011$PPP | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 1.14 kWh per 2011$PPP | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 1.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | +58.9% |
| 2014 | 1.07 kWh per 2011$PPP | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | -0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7625 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.463 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.8832 kWh per 2011$PPP | 0.82 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.52 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP | 1.81 kWh per 2011$PPP | 7 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 84 Montenegro 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 85 Portugal 1.06 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 86 Luxembourg 1.05 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 87 France 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 89 North Macedonia 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
- 90 Uruguay 1.03 kWh per 2011$PPP compare
More reference data data for Saint Lucia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0143 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1979)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0143 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0208 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0131 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0745 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1979)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia?
- Energy intensity of the economy in Saint Lucia was 1.04 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2016, according to Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database.
- What is the highest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 kWh per 2011$PPP in 2006.
- What is the lowest energy intensity of the economy recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.463 kWh per 2011$PPP in 1984.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for energy intensity of the economy?
- Saint Lucia ranks 87th out of 161 countries with data for 2016.
- Is energy intensity of the economy rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data based on BP; World Bank; and Maddison Project Database, published as part of Energy intensity of the economy (kWh per 2011$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).