Energy productivity (i39)

Definition: energy productivity is the gross domestic product (GDP) per unit of gross available energy consumption. Gross available energy consumption (measured in kilograms of oil equivalent) is the primary energy consumption, to which are added the consumption of energy products for non-energy purposes (e.g. oil as a raw material in the chemical industry) and the sea bunkers (the fuel supplied to vessels for international trips). Gross domestic product (GDP) is measured in chain euros (reference year 2010); the evolution of GDP is thus examined after eliminating the changes in the prices of goods and services over time (i.e. inflation). The data come from Eurostat.