Equatorial Guinea Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Equatorial Guinea's energy use per capita was 1,166 in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's energy use per capita stood at 1,166 in 2025, a decline of +118 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,166 by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 83rd globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s energy use per capita has risen sharply over the 34‑year series, climbing from 280.05 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to 1,166.02 in 2025, which places the country 83rd in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2013 at 1,674.90 before receding modestly, while the all‑time low of 246.34 occurred in 1995, illustrating a long‑term shift from minimal consumption to a level comparable with middle‑income economies. Compared with peers of similar rank, Equatorial Guinea’s 2025 figure trails Ukraine’s 1,236.01 and Mauritius’s 1,135.51, suggesting room for further growth as infrastructure expands and the hydrocarbon sector remains a dominant energy source. The sustained increase reflects higher industrial activity, electrification of households, and rising per‑capita income, yet the modest decline from the 2013 peak signals potential constraints such as fuel price volatility or efficiency measures. Continued investment in renewable capacity and grid modernization could temper future spikes and steer the country toward a more stable, sustainable consumption path.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1,166 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,166 | −118 | #83 |
| 2022 | 1,284 | −17 | #66 |
| 2021 | 1,301 | +180 | #68 |
| 2020 | 1,121 | −152 | #65 |
| 2019 | 1,274 | −136 | #66 |
| 2018 | 1,409 | +118 | #72 |
| 2017 | 1,291 | −219 | #68 |
| 2016 | 1,510 | +181 | #76 |
| 2015 | 1,330 | −151 | #71 |
| 2014 | 1,481 | −194 | #75 |
| 2013 | 1,675 | +240 | #82 |
| 2012 | 1,435 | −16 | #76 |
| 2011 | 1,451 | +99 | #74 |
| 2010 | 1,352 | −24 | #73 |
| 2009 | 1,376 | −27 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Equatorial Guinea's energy use per capita was 1,166 in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's energy use per capita peaked at 1,675 in 2013.
The lowest energy use per capita in Equatorial Guinea was 246 in 1995.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 83rd 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.
Equatorial Guinea's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,166 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 1,166. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_energy-per-capita,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}