Cameroon Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Cameroon's energy use per capita was 378 in 2025, ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's energy use per capita stood at 378 in 2025, a decline of +6 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 378 by 2025. Cameroon ranked 132nd globally.
Cameroon’s energy use per capita fell from its all‑time peak of 439.61 kWh in 1990 to a trough of 345.87 kWh in 2008, before rising again to 377.72 kWh in 2025, placing the country 132nd in the world. The 2025 figure is marginally lower than Zimbabwe’s 378.69 kWh and slightly above Myanmar’s 375.48 kWh, underscoring Cameroon’s position among the lower‑consumption group of middle‑income economies. The decline after the early 1990s coincided with slower economic growth and limited investment in electricity infrastructure, while the modest rebound after 2008 reflects gradual expansion of the national grid and increased reliance on hydro‑electric generation. Over the 34‑year coverage period, per‑capita energy use has remained relatively flat, suggesting that without substantial upgrades to generation capacity or broader industrial diversification, the upward trajectory is likely to be incremental rather than rapid. Future policy focus on renewable expansion could alter this path.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 378 | - | - |
| 2025 | 378 | −6 | #132 |
| 2022 | 384 | −1 | #17 |
| 2021 | 385 | −2 | #16 |
| 2020 | 387 | −1 | #18 |
| 2019 | 387 | −5 | #17 |
| 2018 | 392 | −0 | #17 |
| 2017 | 393 | −7 | #17 |
| 2016 | 400 | −3 | #18 |
| 2015 | 403 | +8 | #23 |
| 2014 | 395 | +20 | #19 |
| 2013 | 375 | +7 | #18 |
| 2012 | 369 | +6 | #19 |
| 2011 | 363 | +7 | #16 |
| 2010 | 356 | −7 | #17 |
| 2009 | 364 | +18 | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon 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
Cameroon's energy use per capita was 378 in 2025. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Cameroon's energy use per capita peaked at 440 in 1990.
The lowest energy use per capita in Cameroon was 346 in 2008.
Cameroon ranks 132nd 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.
Cameroon's energy use per capita is projected to reach 378 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Cameroon in 2025 was 378. This ranks 132nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_energy-per-capita,
title = {Cameroon Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}