ENERGY INTENSITY IN 2010
Economic recovery has led to an increase in total energy consumption per unit of GDP (energy intensity), for the first time in more than 20 years (+ 0.5%), thanks to more developed countries.
The highest increase in energy intensity was in the European Union (+2.5% compared to -1.7% on average before the crisis). This poor performance was mainly due to the industrial sector, where energy consumption did not decrease at the same pace as the value added because of lower efficiency.
Energy intensity differs depending on world regions. It is three times higher in CIS than in European countries. Levels in OECD Asia and Latin America are about 15% above those in Europe, while North America stands 40% higher, but remains below the world average. India is on a par with the world average, with energy intensity levels 60% higher than in Europe.
The high energy intensity in the CIS, the Middle East, China and other Asian developing countries is mainly explained by the predominance of energy-intensive industries and low energy prices.
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