It has generally been seen that growth in economy leads to growth in energy consumption while a shortfall in the energy supply constrains the economic growth.
Therefore, the availability, accessibility, and affordability of energy resources are critical factors for economic growth.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, 2020
Energy is used along with other inputs to transform natural resources into goods and services.
It is not surprising therefore that there is a general positive relationship between energy use per capita and GDP per capita.
Energy use not only includes electricity, but alsoother areas of consumption including transport,heating and cooking.
Note: Energy refers to primary energy – the energy input before thetransformation to forms of energy for end-use (such as electricity orpetrol for transport).