Energy consumption by energy source and energy intensity in 2013

Gross inland energy consumption is calculated by adding energy imports to total domestic energy production, minus energy exports and withdrawals
from existing stocks (definition: European Environment Agency). This Sustainable Development Indicator was chosen to assess progress on EU Sustainable Development Strategy targets.
Energy intensity is measured as the ratio between gross inland energy consumption and GDP, and is often used as an energy efficiency indicator for a country. With unchanged GDP, a more energy-efficient economy will show a lower energy intensity ratio. The Climate and Energy Package set a non-binding 2020 target (1086 million tonnes oil equivalent final energy consumption) to achieve 20% energy savings against a 2008 baseline scenario, and the Energy Efficiciency Directive established binding measures to help EU countries to maximise energy efficiency at all stages of the energy chain.
Member States have adopted different baseline years for energy efficiency comparison.