Energy use per capita - Country rankings
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Energy use per capita, 2015:
The average for 2015 based on 2 countries was 4957.67 kilograms of oil equivalent. The highest value was in Australia: 5483.82 kilograms of oil equivalent and the lowest value was in New Zealand: 4431.51 kilograms of oil equivalent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2015. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: kilograms of oil equivalent; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Energy use per capita, 2015 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5483.82 | 1 | 1960 - 2015 |
| New Zealand | 4431.51 | 2 | 1960 - 2015 |
Definition: Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
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