Bangladesh Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Bangladesh's energy use per capita was 327 in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's energy use per capita stood at 327 in 2025, a rise of +30 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 327 by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 139th globally.
Bangladesh's energy use per capita has experienced a significant increase over the past three decades, rising from 114.24 kilowatt-hours in 1990 to 327.40 kilowatt-hours in 2025, a 186% growth. The country's energy consumption per capita surpassed that of several peer nations, including Benin with 336.47 kilowatt-hours in 2025, and Madagascar with 318.63 kilowatt-hours in the same year. However, the all-time peak in energy use per capita was also matched by Mozambique with 345.21 kilowatt-hours in 2025. This upward trend is largely driven by Bangladesh's growing industrialization and urbanization. The energy use per capita in Bangladesh still lags behind that of many developed countries but the rapid growth in recent years suggests that the country is moving closer to meeting its increasing energy demands. A significant increase in energy production, particularly from renewable sources, could alter the trajectory of Bangladesh's energy use per capita and potentially lead to a more sustainable growth path.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 327 | - | - |
| 2025 | 327 | +30 | #139 |
| 2022 | 297 | +5 | #6 |
| 2021 | 292 | +20 | #6 |
| 2020 | 272 | −1 | #6 |
| 2019 | 273 | +15 | #5 |
| 2018 | 258 | −3 | #5 |
| 2017 | 261 | +5 | #5 |
| 2016 | 256 | +18 | #5 |
| 2015 | 238 | +14 | #5 |
| 2014 | 224 | +5 | #4 |
| 2013 | 219 | +11 | #3 |
| 2012 | 208 | +8 | #3 |
| 2011 | 200 | +5 | #2 |
| 2010 | 196 | +8 | #2 |
| 2009 | 188 | +7 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Bangladesh's energy use per capita was 327 in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's energy use per capita peaked at 327 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in Bangladesh was 110 in 1991.
Bangladesh ranks 139th 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.
Bangladesh's energy use per capita is projected to reach 327 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Bangladesh in 2025 was 327. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_energy-per-capita,
title = {Bangladesh Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}