Bulgaria Energy Use per Capita

Bulgaria's energy use per capita has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. At its peak in 1990, the country's energy consumption per capita reached 3,216.71 kilogram oil equivalent, a level surpassed only by several European nations. Conversely, the lowest point occurred in 1999 when energy use per capita dropped to 2,230.76 kilogram oil equivalent. Although Bulgaria has since rebounded, its energy use per capita remains below its peak, currently standing at 2,773.58 kilogram oil equivalent, ranking #37 globally. Slovenia, with a ranking of 2,778.19, is one of Bulgaria's closest peers. The country's energy use per capita is lower than that of Germany, which has maintained a relatively stable ranking. The trend in Bulgaria's energy use per capita has been increasing over the past few years, suggesting a slow but steady upward trajectory. However, significant investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures could potentially alter this trajectory and accelerate Bulgaria's transition towards a more sustainable energy profile.