Gabon Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Gabon's energy use per capita was 1,917 in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Gabon's energy use per capita stood at 1,917 in 2025, a decline of +179 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,917 by 2025. Gabon ranked 57th globally.
Gabon’s energy use per capita stood at 1,916.93 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, placing the country 57th globally and barely below Türkiye’s 1,916.48 and United Kingdom’s 1,982.62. The indicator has risen steadily from an early‑record 1,201.08 in 1990, reaching an all‑time peak of 2,957.47 in 2010 before falling to a trough of 1,117.36 in 1994. Over the 34‑year coverage period the upward trajectory after the 1990s trough reflects expanding industrial activity and greater electrification, yet the 2025 level remains well short of the 2010 apex. Compared with peer economies such as Mongolia (1,946.17) and Argentina (1,874.39), Gabon’s consumption is modest, suggesting limited diversification of its energy mix. Continued investment in renewable capacity and efficiency improvements could curb the modest growth rate and shift the long‑term trend toward a more sustainable consumption pattern.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1,917 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,917 | −179 | #57 |
| 2022 | 2,096 | −5 | #92 |
| 2021 | 2,101 | −39 | #92 |
| 2020 | 2,140 | −66 | #95 |
| 2019 | 2,206 | −89 | #95 |
| 2018 | 2,295 | +31 | #96 |
| 2017 | 2,264 | −226 | #96 |
| 2016 | 2,489 | −62 | #98 |
| 2015 | 2,551 | −52 | #101 |
| 2014 | 2,603 | −169 | #106 |
| 2013 | 2,772 | +816 | #108 |
| 2012 | 1,955 | −340 | #89 |
| 2011 | 2,296 | −662 | #95 |
| 2010 | 2,957 | +229 | #107 |
| 2009 | 2,729 | +150 | #102 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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
Gabon's energy use per capita was 1,917 in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 8.6% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's energy use per capita peaked at 2,957 in 2010.
The lowest energy use per capita in Gabon was 1,117 in 1994.
Gabon ranks 57th 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.
Gabon's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,917 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Gabon in 2025 was 1,917. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_energy-per-capita,
title = {Gabon Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}