Bhutan Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Bhutan's energy use per capita was 360 in 2007, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2007.
Overview
Bhutan's energy use per capita stood at 360 in 2007, a rise of +45 from 2006. Bhutan ranked 33rd globally.
Bhutan’s energy use per capita rose sharply from 94.99 in 1990 to a peak of 359.54 in 2007, placing the kingdom at rank 33 globally in that year. The six‑fold increase over 17 years reflects expanding electrification, tourism‑driven infrastructure, and modest industrialisation, while still lagging behind regional peers such as Tajikistan (358.43) and Benin (358.12) that recorded similar levels in the same period. The upward trajectory coincides with the government’s push for hydropower development, which has turned Bhutan into a net exporter of electricity to neighbouring India, thereby raising per‑capita consumption. Although the World Bank data cover only five years, the consistent rise suggests that without significant policy shifts toward energy efficiency or diversification of the energy mix, Bhutan’s per‑capita energy use is likely to continue climbing, albeit at a potentially slower pace as the country pursues its carbon‑neutral development goals.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 360 | +45 | #33 |
| 2006 | 315 | +6 | #26 |
| 2005 | 308 | +32 | #27 |
| 2004 | 277 | +182 | #20 |
| 1990 | 95 | – | #6 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Bhutan's energy use per capita was 360 in 2007. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's energy use per capita peaked at 360 in 2007.
The lowest energy use per capita in Bhutan was 95 in 1990.
Bhutan ranks 33rd globally in energy use per capita as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
The energy use per capita of Bhutan in 2007 was 360. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bhutan Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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