5 Countries with the Highest Resource Consumption in the World

In this piece, we will look at 5 Countries with the Highest Resource Consumption in the World. If you wish to see our detailed discussion on the issue of scarcity of global resources, you can go directly to 20 Countries with the Highest Resource Consumption in the World.

5. Indonesia  

Oil Consumption of barrels per day in 2023 (in thousands): 1,604               

Electricity Consumption (billion kWh): 312            

Coal Consumption (short tons in thousands): 221,450      

Natural Gas Consumption (billion cubic feet): 1,274          

Biofuel Consumption of barrels per day (in thousands): 179          

Annual Water Consumption (billion-meter cube): 223      

Aggregate Resource Consumption: 225,166

Indonesia is a country abundant with the supply of water and minerals like nickel, the latter of which is a crucial component of the global transition of decarbonization. The country has 55% of the global quantity of nickel, according to the United Nations, and, is therefore, a critical player in the decarbonization mission of the world.

However, despite having abundant water supply in the country, Java Island, which has 60% of the country’s population living in it has just 10% of the water supply; this showcases uneven and unsustainable allocation of basic resources, such as water in the country.