Belarus Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Belarus's energy use per capita was 2,916 in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Belarus's energy use per capita stood at 2,916 in 2025, a rise of +54 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,916 by 2025. Belarus ranked 33rd globally.
Belarus’ energy use per capita fell from an all‑time peak of 4,457.44 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to a trough of 2,419.75 in 1999, before rising modestly to 2,916.12 in 2025, placing it 33rd among nations worldwide. The 34‑year series shows a long‑term downward trajectory punctuated by a post‑1990 contraction that mirrored the broader post‑Soviet economic slowdown, after which consumption stabilized at levels comparable to France’s 2,881.19 and Japan’s 2,989.80 in the same year. While Belarus remains above the regional average, the modest increase since the trough suggests a gradual recovery driven by modest industrial growth and limited improvements in energy efficiency. Continued investment in renewable sources and modernization of the power sector would be needed to reverse the modest upward trend and bring per‑capita energy use in line with more efficient peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2,916 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,916 | +54 | #33 |
| 2022 | 2,862 | −67 | #110 |
| 2021 | 2,929 | +255 | #112 |
| 2020 | 2,674 | −75 | #107 |
| 2019 | 2,749 | −100 | #105 |
| 2018 | 2,849 | +157 | #109 |
| 2017 | 2,693 | +53 | #105 |
| 2016 | 2,639 | −21 | #106 |
| 2015 | 2,660 | −263 | #106 |
| 2014 | 2,924 | +53 | #112 |
| 2013 | 2,870 | −349 | #111 |
| 2012 | 3,219 | +138 | #114 |
| 2011 | 3,082 | +186 | #111 |
| 2010 | 2,896 | +107 | #105 |
| 2009 | 2,789 | −150 | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's energy use per capita was 2,916 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Belarus's energy use per capita peaked at 4,457 in 1990.
The lowest energy use per capita in Belarus was 2,420 in 1999.
Belarus ranks 33rd 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.
Belarus's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,916 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Belarus in 2025 was 2,916. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_energy-per-capita,
title = {Belarus Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}