Guinea-Bissau Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Guinea-Bissau's energy use per capita was 65 in 2007, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2007.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's energy use per capita stood at 65 in 2007, a rise of +2 from 2006. Guinea-Bissau ranked 3rd globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s energy use per capita fell from an all‑time peak of 76.65 kWh in 1990 to a trough of 62.97 kWh in 2005, before rising modestly to 65.47 kWh in 2007, which placed the country third globally among the five‑year sample. The decline through the 1990s and early 2000s reflects limited expansion of electricity infrastructure and persistent reliance on traditional biomass, while the slight rebound by 2007 suggests modest improvements in grid access and the introduction of small‑scale renewable projects. Compared with its closest peers, Guinea‑Bissau’s 2007 figure exceeds Timor‑Leste’s 60.70 kWh but trails Comoros’s 66.46 kWh, underscoring a marginally higher per‑capita consumption within the region. The upward move from the 2005 trough indicates that policy efforts to expand rural electrification and attract private investment in renewable generation could sustain a gradual increase in energy use per capita, provided macro‑economic stability and financing conditions improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 65 | +2 | #3 |
| 2006 | 64 | +1 | #3 |
| 2005 | 63 | −1 | #4 |
| 2004 | 64 | −13 | #4 |
| 1990 | 77 | – | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's energy use per capita was 65 in 2007. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's energy use per capita peaked at 77 in 1990.
The lowest energy use per capita in Guinea-Bissau was 63 in 2005.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 3rd globally in energy use per capita as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
The energy use per capita of Guinea-Bissau in 2007 was 65. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Guinea-Bissau Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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