MK – NI 027

Total energy consumption is the sum of domestic primary production, net import and balance of reserves. The total energy consumption per capita is obtained as a ratio between total energy consumption and total number of population in the reference year.

• thousand tons of oil equivalent (ktoe) per capita

What is the total energy consumption per capita in the Republic of Macedonia?

During the reporting period, this indicator had variable trend of growth and fall in energy consumption per capita. The highest consumption of the total energy consumption during the analyzed period was recorded in 2011 reaching 1.525 toe/capita, and the lowest one in 2015 amounting 1.294 toe/capita reflecting a fall by 15.2%.

Figure 1. Total energy consumption per capita (toe/capita)

Data coverage: excel

Source: State Statistical Office, http://www.stat.gov.mk/Default_en.aspx

Consumption of the total energy consumption is notably dependent on the development of the main consumption sectors, including electricity production. This indicator reflects to a significant rate the level of living standard, demands for heating and structure of industry or economy in the country.

During the reporting period, this indicator had variable trend of growth and fall in energy consumption per capita.

The total energy consumption dependes on the demand, i.e. consumption of fuels. If demand in industry and other sectors increases or decreases, the total energy consumption will increase/decrease accordingly.

The highest consumption of the total energy consumption during the analyzed period was recorded in 2011 reaching 1.525 toe/capita, and the lowest one in 2015 amounting 1.294 toe/capita reflecting a fall by 15.2%.

• Methodology for the indicator calculation

Statistical methodology for calculation:

• Common surveys for coal, oil, natural gas, electricity and heat, renewable energy by Eurostat, ECE/UN and IEA/OECD
• “Energy Statistics Methodology Eurostat F4, 1998″