GDP per unit of energy - Country rankings
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GDP per unit of energy used, 2023:
The average for 2023 based on 2 countries was 14.81 GDP per kg of oil equivalent. The highest value was in New Zealand: 14.94 GDP per kg of oil equivalent and the lowest value was in Australia: 14.67 GDP per kg of oil equivalent. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: GDP per kg of oil equivalent; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | GDP per unit of energy, 2023 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 14.94 | 1 | 1990 - 2024 |
| Australia | 14.67 | 2 | 1990 - 2024 |
Definition: GDP per unit of energy use is the PPP GDP per kilogram of oil equivalent of energy use. PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to 2011 constant international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as a U.S. dollar has in the United States.
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