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Resource Depletion

Resource depletion, as a percent of GNI is an indicator of environmental sustainability. Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver. Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth. World Development Indicators, most recent publication series: NY.ADJ.DNGY.GN.ZS (energy), NY.ADJ.DMIN.GN.ZS (minerals), NY.ADJ.DFOR.GN.ZS (forests). Sum of energy depletion + mineral depletion + net forest depletion, as a percentage of gross national income.

Source: World Development Indicators