Energy Intensity

Provided by: Our World in Data |Published on: July 20, 2021

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

This resource includes an interactive chart and map that compares the energy intensity of different countries.
Energy intensity is measured as primary energy consumption per unit of gross domestic product and it is measured in kilowatt-hours.
The map and line graph can be interacted with to compare as many countries as desired.

Subjects: Physics, Economics, Geography, Mathematics

Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The interactive provides three ways for students to explore data (line graph, map, and table).
Students may choose to view datasets for various geographic locations and time periods.
Related research and data are linked.
The site explains how the data was collected.

Additional Prerequisites

Educators would need time to get familiar with this interactive media and decide on how to implement it with the learners.
Background on energy production may be helpful

Differentiation

Can be used as a practical application of the uses of line graphs learned in Statistics and Mathematics.
Students learning about energy generation and measurement in Physics may find this a practical application of metrics learned.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.