GDP and final energy intensity growth (EU)

  • In general, the highest the economic growth, the more rapid the decrease of the intensity.
  • Increasing final energy intensity when low or negative GDP growth: part of final consumption is not dependent on GDP; 2020 is a good example of this phenomenon. 2009 did not follow that trend because of deep structural changes in industry (greater contraction of activity in energy intensive branches).

GDP and final energy intensity growth (EU)

Note: Final energy intensity at normal climate.