Australia Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Australia's energy use per capita was 4,723 in 2025, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Australia's energy use per capita stood at 4,723 in 2025, a decline of +204 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4,723 by 2025. Australia ranked 18th globally.
Australia’s energy use per capita has fallen from a 1990 level of 5,047.64 kilowatt‑hours to 4,723.48 in 2025, placing the country 18th globally and marking the all‑time trough after a 35‑year series. The peak of 5,951.19 in 2008 occurred during a period of rapid economic expansion and high reliance on fossil‑fuel generation, after which efficiency gains, a shift toward renewable sources and modest demand‑side management reduced consumption. Compared with peers, Australia’s 2025 figure is slightly above Norway’s 4,573.73 and below Korea’s 5,446.85, reflecting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance among high‑income economies. The downward trajectory suggests that continued policy support for clean energy, improvements in industrial efficiency and further electrification of transport could sustain the decline, while any reversal in global fuel prices or a slowdown in renewable investment might blunt the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4,641 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4,723 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4,723 | −204 | #18 |
| 2023 | 4,928 | −15 | #65 |
| 2022 | 4,942 | −64 | #130 |
| 2021 | 5,006 | −153 | #128 |
| 2020 | 5,159 | −73 | #132 |
| 2019 | 5,232 | +145 | #132 |
| 2018 | 5,086 | −76 | #129 |
| 2017 | 5,162 | −55 | #130 |
| 2016 | 5,217 | −102 | #130 |
| 2015 | 5,319 | −89 | #133 |
| 2014 | 5,407 | −126 | #133 |
| 2013 | 5,533 | −0 | #133 |
| 2012 | 5,534 | −165 | #134 |
| 2011 | 5,699 | −64 | #134 |
| 2010 | 5,763 | −81 | #133 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's energy use per capita was 4,723 in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Australia's energy use per capita peaked at 5,951 in 2008.
The lowest energy use per capita in Australia was 4,723 in 2025.
Australia ranks 18th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's energy use per capita is projected to reach 4,723 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Australia in 2025 was 4,723. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_energy-per-capita,
title = {Australia Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}