ANTALYA (AA) - Turkey was ranked 65th in the world list of energy use as it refers to use of primary energy with its 1,551 kilograms of oil equivalent per capita.
Turkey was placed at the bottom of the list among European countries. Anadolu Agency assessed the figures of the World Bank in energy use.
Turkey, which is one of the most 20 developed countries across globe, is foreign-dependent on oil and natural gas largely.
Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Rich in Geothermal and hydro source, Iceland leads the field with 17,983 kg of oil equivalent per capita among 213 countries.
World's most developed country, the US took the 11th place on the list of energy use with 7,069 kilograms of oil equivalent per capita.
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