India Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
India's energy use per capita was 800 in 2025, ranked 101st globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
India's energy use per capita stood at 800 in 2025, a rise of +45 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 800 by 2025. India ranked 101st globally.
India's energy use per capita has undergone significant changes over the past three and a half decades, with the country's population increasingly relying on various forms of energy. The latest available data from the World Bank shows that India's energy use per capita stood at 799.65 units in 2025, ranking 101 globally. This figure represents an all-time peak for the country, following a steady increase from the trough of 323.60 units in 1990. Notably, India's energy use per capita surpassed that of Peru, which ranked 100 globally with a value of 801.33 units in 2025. The rise in energy consumption is likely driven by India's growing economy and increasing demand for electricity. However, the trajectory of energy use per capita may be altered by India's efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, which could help mitigate the environmental impact of rising energy consumption.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 827 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 800 | - | - |
| 2025 | 800 | +45 | #101 |
| 2023 | 754 | +26 | #5 |
| 2022 | 728 | +51 | #42 |
| 2021 | 677 | +45 | #40 |
| 2020 | 632 | −35 | #39 |
| 2019 | 667 | −1 | #39 |
| 2018 | 668 | +20 | #38 |
| 2017 | 648 | +21 | #39 |
| 2016 | 627 | +5 | #40 |
| 2015 | 622 | +12 | #39 |
| 2014 | 610 | +33 | #39 |
| 2013 | 577 | +5 | #39 |
| 2012 | 572 | +25 | #38 |
| 2011 | 547 | +15 | #35 |
| 2010 | 532 | +22 | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. 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
India's energy use per capita was 800 in 2025. Ranked 101st globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
India's energy use per capita peaked at 800 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in India was 324 in 1990.
India ranks 101st 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.
India's energy use per capita is projected to reach 800 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of India in 2025 was 800. This ranks 101st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_india_energy-per-capita,
title = {India Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}