Energy intensity measured as a function of net domestic energy use per unit of GDP
Scope
Energy
Action line
Promote energy efficiency and lower energy consumption
Type of indicator (global, European, national)
National
Correlation with other sets of indicators
Description
Energy intensity is an indicator used to measure an economy's energy needs. It is often used as an approximation of energy efficiency. Many factors influence energy intensity; for example, it is reflected in the economy's structure and cycle, general standards of living, and the climate conditions in a particular reference area. This indicator can be used in monitoring various strategies and programmes.
Calculation method
$$\textit{Energy intensity}^{t}=\frac{\textit{GDP at constant prices}^{t}}{\textit{Net domestic energy use}^{t}}$$, 2015 reference year.
For branches of economic activity, instead of GDP at constant prices, GVA in volume is used.
Unit of measure
Terajoules per million euros
Source
Periodicity
Annual
Disaggregated data(Gender, age, region in Spain, other)
NACE (A*7)
Come from National Statistics Plan (YES/NO)
Yes
Statistical operation
Physical energy flow accounts (ISO code: 30090)
Responsible institution
Link to Eurostat metadata
Date of the last metadata update
05/06/2024
Observations