Population density and energy consumption: A study in Indonesian provinces
Irfani Fithria Ummul Muzayanah1,2, Hooi Hooi Lean3, Djoni Hartono1,2
1Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
Heliyon
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Indonesia
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Energy Economics
- Urban Studies
Background:
- Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation, faces high population growth rates.
- Rapid urbanization and increasing population density are projected to escalate energy demand.
- Understanding the population density-energy consumption link is vital for sustainable development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of population density on total energy consumption in Indonesia.
- To examine the effects of population density on disaggregated electricity and fuel consumption.
- To provide insights for national energy planning and policy formulation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the extended Stochastic Impacts by Regression on Population, Affluence, and Technology (STIRPAT) model.
- Employed balanced panel data from 33 Indonesian provinces spanning 2010 to 2018.
- Conducted regression analysis to quantify the relationship between population density and energy use.
Main Results:
- Population density shows a significant positive correlation with total energy consumption.
- Increased population density also positively impacts both electricity and fuel consumption.
- The findings highlight a direct relationship between population concentration and energy demand.
Conclusions:
- Integrating population growth dynamics into national energy strategies is essential.
- Addressing energy inequality and spatial population distribution is crucial for sustainable energy management.
- Policy interventions should consider the interplay between population density and energy consumption patterns.
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