Benin Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Benin's energy use per capita was 336 in 2025, ranked 138th globally. This represents a 10.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Benin's energy use per capita stood at 336 in 2025, a decline of +39 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 336 by 2025. Benin ranked 138th globally.
Benin’s energy use per capita in 2025 stood at 336.47 kilograms of oil equivalent, placing the country 138th in the world and slightly below peers such as Mozambique (345.21) and Bangladesh (327.40). The indicator has risen modestly from an early‑record 314.61 in 1990, but the trajectory is punctuated by a pronounced peak of 426.19 in 2020 and a trough of 274.58 in 2000, suggesting that recent growth has been driven by post‑peak recovery rather than sustained expansion. Over the 34‑year coverage period, average consumption has increased by roughly 7 percent, reflecting limited electrification progress and a continued reliance on traditional biomass. Compared with Haiti (358.45) and Madagascar (318.63), Benin’s consumption remains modest, underscoring the potential impact of infrastructure investments and renewable‑energy adoption. If policy reforms accelerate grid extension and incentivize clean‑energy technologies, the upward trend could be reinforced, shifting the country away from the modest gains of the past decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 336 | - | - |
| 2025 | 336 | −39 | #138 |
| 2022 | 376 | −0 | #15 |
| 2021 | 376 | −50 | #15 |
| 2020 | 426 | +12 | #25 |
| 2019 | 415 | −9 | #21 |
| 2018 | 423 | +11 | #22 |
| 2017 | 412 | +3 | #21 |
| 2016 | 409 | +30 | #20 |
| 2015 | 379 | +12 | #17 |
| 2014 | 367 | +1 | #17 |
| 2013 | 367 | +21 | #17 |
| 2012 | 346 | −7 | #14 |
| 2011 | 353 | −11 | #15 |
| 2010 | 364 | +2 | #18 |
| 2009 | 362 | +6 | #18 |
Analysis
Benin's energy use per capita was 336 in 2025, a decline of −39 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 336 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's energy use per capita was 336 in 2025. Ranked 138th globally. This represents a 10.5% decrease from the previous year.
Benin's energy use per capita peaked at 426 in 2020.
The lowest energy use per capita in Benin was 275 in 2000.
Benin ranks 138th 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.
Benin's energy use per capita is projected to reach 336 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Benin in 2025 was 336. This ranks 138th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_energy-per-capita,
title = {Benin Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}