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Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
This figure presents data for Sweden from 1995 to 2019, illustrating a key example of decoupling. It charts the sustained growth of GDP per capita against the concurrent decline in per capita energy consumption. The chart includes two different metrics for energy use: one based on domestic consumption, and a trade-adjusted measure which subtracts the energy used to produce exports and adds the energy used to produce imported goods.
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Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
Figure 2.24: Changes in energy use and changes in GDP per capita in Sweden (1995–2019)
Sweden's Decoupling of GDP Growth from Energy Use
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Source for Figure 2.24: EXIOBASE 3
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