Definition

The table refers to total primary energy supply (TPES) per head of population. The ratio is expressed in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per person (see the IEA sources below for details on how TPES is calculated). TPES consists of primary energy production adjusted for net trade, bunker use and stock changes. Production of secondary energy (e.g. oil/coal products, electricity from fossil fuels, etc.) is not included since the "energy equivalent" of the primary fuels used to create the secondary products or electric power has already been counted. The forecasts provided in the table refer to the Reference Scenario of the World Energy Outlook.

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