Curaçao Energy Use per Capita

Curaçao’s energy use per capita has fallen dramatically over the 34‑year series, descending from a 1990 level of 10,030.05 kilowatt‑hours to a 2025 trough of 2,214.83, the lowest figure in the World Bank dataset and ranking the island 52nd globally. The all‑time peak of 18,842.89 kilowatt‑hours was recorded in 1998, after which a sustained decline coincided with the island’s shift toward more efficient electricity generation and the gradual retirement of oil‑fired plants. By 2025 Curaçao’s consumption is virtually identical to that of Latvia (2,212.73) and only marginally below Spain (2,218.51), reflecting a convergence with other small, service‑oriented economies that have limited industrial demand. The downward trajectory suggests that unless new heavy‑industry projects or large‑scale tourism expansions increase demand, per‑capita energy use is likely to remain near the current low‑single‑thousands range, with any further reductions depending on deeper penetration of renewable sources and continued efficiency measures.