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Pre-demographic dividend Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Pre-demographic dividend stood at 5.916 in 2021, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.7% from 5.957 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 6.203 (down 4.6% since). The highest value since 2000 was 9.414 in 2001, the lowest 5.7 in 2015.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:2000–2022
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What is Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP)?

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) measures the total economic output of Pre-demographic dividend. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Pre-demographic dividend, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Pre-demographic dividend?

Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Pre-demographic dividend stood at 5.916 in 2021, according to World Bank.

Is Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Pre-demographic dividend rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.7% from 5.957 in 2020. Ten years earlier, in 2011, the value was 6.203 (down 4.6% since).

What is the highest Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) on record in Pre-demographic dividend?

The highest value since 2000 was 9.414 in 2001, the lowest 5.7 in 2015.

Metadata for Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) in Pre-demographic dividend
IndicatorEnergy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP)
CountryPre-demographic dividend
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 5.916 (2021)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Pre-demographic dividend [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/PRE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD

MLA

World Bank. "Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Pre-demographic dividend." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/PRE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/$2021 PPP GDP) — Pre-demographic dividend." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/PRE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_eg_egy_prim_pp_kd_pre,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Energy intensity level of primary energy (MJ/\$2021 PPP GDP) --- Pre-demographic dividend}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-eg-egy-prim-pp-kd/PRE},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.EGY.PRIM.PP.KD}
}