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Energy intensity level of primary energy
Year Value Series Observation status Unit multiplier Unit measure
1990 5.3 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1991 5.4 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1992 5.3 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1993 5.2 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1994 5.1 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1995 5.0 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1996 5.1 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1997 5.1 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1998 5.0 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
1999 4.9 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2000 4.7 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2001 4.7 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2002 4.4 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2003 4.3 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2004 4.2 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2005 4.1 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2006 3.9 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2007 3.7 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2008 3.7 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2009 3.5 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2010 3.5 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2011 3.4 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2012 3.3 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2013 3.2 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2014 3.0 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2015 2.9 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2016 2.8 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2017 2.7 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2018 2.6 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2019 2.5 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2020 2.4 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
2021 2.3 Energy intensity level of primary energy Normal value Units Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)

Source: Office for National Statistics, Ricardo Energy and Environment

Geographical Area: United Kingdom

Unit of Measurement: Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)

Footnote:

Energy intensity is calculated by dividing reallocated energy consumption by Gross Value Added (GVA) in constant prices. This is the difference between output and intermediate consumption for any given industry. This means the difference between the value of goods and services produced (output) and the cost of raw materials and other inputs which are used up in production (intermediate consumption).

Data are in constant prices with 2019 defined as the base year. All energy intensity figures exclude consumer expenditure.

As part of Blue Book 2022, the 2020 GVA data went through the supply use balancing process where output and intermediate consumption are accurately measured.

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

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Indicator description

Energy intensity is an indication of how much energy is used to produce one unit of economic output, based on Gross Value Added (GVA) in constant prices.
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Unit of measurement

Terajoules per million pounds (TJ/£ million)
Definitions

Energy intensity is defined as the energy supplied to the economy per unit value of economic output.
Available disaggregations

Not available for this indicator
Calculations

No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available in the final format specified by this indicator.
Other information

Data is based on a UK resident basis. Estimates compiled on a residency basis include data relating to United Kingdom residents and United Kingdom-registered businesses, regardless of whether they are in the United Kingdom or overseas. Data relating to foreign visitors and foreign businesses in the United Kingdom are excluded.

As part of Blue Book 2022, the 2020 GVA data went through the supply use balancing process where output and intermediate consumption are accurately measured. Further information can be found in the Impact of Blue Book 2022 changes on gross domestic product publication.

Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.
Data last updated 22 June 2023
Metadata last updated 22 June 2023

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
Target name

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

International Energy Agency (IEA) and United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD).
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metadata for target 7.3 opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Office for National Statistics, Ricardo Energy and Environment
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

1990
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source Reallocated Energy Consumption and Energy Intensity opens in a new window
Release date 05 June 2023
Next release

See source link: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

National Statistic
Contact details

environment.accounts@ons.gov.uk
Other information

Not available for this source
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