Botswana Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Botswana's energy use per capita was 975 in 2025, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 16.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Botswana's energy use per capita stood at 975 in 2025, a decline of +190 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 975 by 2025. Botswana ranked 91st globally.
Botswana’s energy use per capita measured in kilograms of oil equivalent rose modestly from 933.11 in 1990 to 974.71 in 2025, placing the country 91st globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the mid‑1990s trough of 919.41 in 1996, culminating in an all‑time peak of 1,343.70 in 2018 before receding to the current level. Over the 34‑year series, Botswana’s consumption has remained close to that of Egypt (973.53) and the Dominican Republic (996.26), reflecting a similar scale of per‑capita energy demand among middle‑income economies. The post‑peak decline suggests that recent policy measures, such as increased renewable‑energy adoption and efficiency standards, may be tempering growth. Continued investment in clean energy infrastructure and further improvements in energy efficiency are likely to shape a slower, more sustainable trajectory for Botswana’s per‑capita energy use in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 975 | - | - |
| 2025 | 975 | −190 | #91 |
| 2022 | 1,165 | +22 | #65 |
| 2021 | 1,143 | +23 | #65 |
| 2020 | 1,120 | −122 | #64 |
| 2019 | 1,242 | −102 | #65 |
| 2018 | 1,344 | +63 | #68 |
| 2017 | 1,280 | +35 | #67 |
| 2016 | 1,245 | −63 | #67 |
| 2015 | 1,308 | −25 | #70 |
| 2014 | 1,333 | +93 | #71 |
| 2013 | 1,240 | +43 | #69 |
| 2012 | 1,197 | +128 | #67 |
| 2011 | 1,070 | −61 | #65 |
| 2010 | 1,131 | +76 | #66 |
| 2009 | 1,054 | −104 | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Botswana matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Botswana's energy use per capita was 975 in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 16.3% decrease from the previous year.
Botswana's energy use per capita peaked at 1,344 in 2018.
The lowest energy use per capita in Botswana was 919 in 1996.
Botswana ranks 91st 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.
Botswana's energy use per capita is projected to reach 975 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Botswana in 2025 was 975. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_botswana_energy-per-capita,
title = {Botswana Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/botswana/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}