El Salvador Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
El Salvador's energy use per capita was 786 in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's energy use per capita stood at 786 in 2025, a rise of +17 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 786 by 2025. El Salvador ranked 103rd globally.
El Salvador’s energy use per capita rose from 457.24 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to 785.81 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, marking a 71.9 percent increase over the 34‑year span and positioning the country at 103rd place globally. The 2025 figure represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, surpassing the 1990 trough by 328.57 kilowatt‑hours. This upward trajectory mirrors modest growth patterns seen in other Caribbean economies; for example, Jamaica recorded 790.12 kilowatt‑hours per capita in the same year, while Cuba posted 756.22. The sustained rise reflects expanding electricity access, incremental industrialisation, and greater reliance on imported fuels, yet it remains below the levels of larger emerging markets such as India (799.65). Continued investment in renewable generation and energy‑efficiency programmes will be crucial to moderate future growth and improve the sustainability of El Salvador’s energy consumption.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 786 | - | - |
| 2025 | 786 | +17 | #103 |
| 2022 | 769 | +47 | #44 |
| 2021 | 722 | +52 | #42 |
| 2020 | 670 | −65 | #42 |
| 2019 | 735 | +40 | #41 |
| 2018 | 695 | +20 | #39 |
| 2017 | 675 | −12 | #40 |
| 2016 | 687 | +13 | #42 |
| 2015 | 674 | +25 | #42 |
| 2014 | 649 | −11 | #41 |
| 2013 | 660 | −41 | #41 |
| 2012 | 701 | +9 | #46 |
| 2011 | 693 | −5 | #46 |
| 2010 | 697 | +8 | #45 |
| 2009 | 689 | −13 | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's energy use per capita was 786 in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's energy use per capita peaked at 786 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in El Salvador was 457 in 1990.
El Salvador ranks 103rd 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.
El Salvador's energy use per capita is projected to reach 786 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of El Salvador in 2025 was 786. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_energy-per-capita,
title = {El Salvador Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}