Countries that require less energy per unit of GDP may fare better during a period of high energy prices.

This table shows the Kg of oil equivalent consumed per unit of GDP on a purchasing power parity basis for 32 countries, as reported by the United Nations.

This data is not a measure of energy use efficiency, because it does not distinguish between countries with high energy intensity industries (such as steel making) versus those with low energy intensity industries (such as software).

The data also does not indicate how much margin exists to be more efficient if necessary.

Interesting observations, include that the United States and China have similar energy consumption per unit of GDP, although the US figures probably include a much higher personal energy use component as part of the overall energy use.

Also, India uses only about 82% as much energy per unit …

There is no question in my mind that rising energy prices will work their way into the prices of all goods and services. Look at what is going to happen to the price of my favorite food --- sushi! The fuel costs for so-called long- range tuna ships have doubled in a year, the Financial Times quoted Japan Tuna, an industry group, as saying. A fifth of Japans 360 ships may suspend fishing for four months from July. A further 140 ships in Taiwan, the mainland and South Korea have already decided not to fish, according to the Organization for the Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries.

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