[shrimpx]

This map and the light pollution map are virtually identical to the population density map. It’s a cool map but the data isn’t surprising at all.

[exegete]

It might be the scale that’s important though. An energy consumption map would be similar to population density but the scale probably changes over time (more energy efficient devices, etc).

Also it would be interesting to see outliers - what areas don’t scale with population as much and why (policies, etc)?