Costa Rica Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Costa Rica's energy use per capita was 1,042 in 2025, ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Costa Rica's energy use per capita stood at 1,042 in 2025, a rise of +17 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,042 by 2025. Costa Rica ranked 87th globally.
Costa Rica's energy use per capita has exhibited a moderate growth trajectory over the past three decades, with fluctuations due to varying economic conditions and shifts in global energy demand. The country's energy use per capita peaked in 2014 at 1,064.12 kilogram oil equivalent, a level that remained relatively stable until it dropped to 1,042.20 kilogram oil equivalent in 2025, ranking 87th globally. This trend is comparable to that of Indonesia, which also experienced a slight decline in energy use per capita in recent years. The all-time low of 537.21 kilogram oil equivalent in 1990 signifies a significant increase in energy consumption over the past 35 years, driven by Costa Rica's growing economy and increasing energy demands. A continued shift towards renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, could potentially alter the trajectory of Costa Rica's energy use per capita, mitigating future increases and aligning with the country's stated goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,054 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,042 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,042 | +17 | #87 |
| 2023 | 1,025 | +16 | #10 |
| 2022 | 1,009 | +13 | #60 |
| 2021 | 997 | +48 | #61 |
| 2020 | 949 | −48 | #59 |
| 2019 | 997 | +46 | #58 |
| 2018 | 950 | −22 | #57 |
| 2017 | 973 | −28 | #58 |
| 2016 | 1,001 | −23 | #59 |
| 2015 | 1,024 | −40 | #61 |
| 2014 | 1,064 | +4 | #63 |
| 2013 | 1,060 | +42 | #63 |
| 2012 | 1,018 | +25 | #62 |
| 2011 | 993 | −6 | #61 |
| 2010 | 999 | −3 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Costa Rica matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1995. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's energy use per capita was 1,042 in 2025. Ranked 87th globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Costa Rica's energy use per capita peaked at 1,064 in 2014.
The lowest energy use per capita in Costa Rica was 537 in 1990.
Costa Rica ranks 87th 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.
Costa Rica's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,042 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Costa Rica in 2025 was 1,042. This ranks 87th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_costa-rica_energy-per-capita,
title = {Costa Rica Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/costa-rica/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}