Iraq Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Iraq's energy use per capita was 1,390 in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Iraq's energy use per capita stood at 1,390 in 2025, a decline of +22 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,390 by 2025. Iraq ranked 79th globally.
Iraq’s energy use per capita has risen from 898.07 kWh in the all‑time trough of 1991 to a peak of 1,731.62 kWh in 1997, before settling at 1,389.51 kWh in 2025, which places the country 79th globally. Over the 34‑year span the indicator shows a net increase of 491.44 kWh, reflecting modest recovery after the early‑1990s shock and a gradual expansion of electricity generation and consumption. Compared with peers of similar rank, Iraq’s 2025 level is slightly below Malta’s 1,412.72 kWh and above Hong Kong SAR’s 1,284.51 kWh, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack performance among small economies but a gap with the higher‑consumption cohort that includes North Macedonia at 1,447.02 kWh. The upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in power infrastructure and diversification of energy sources could sustain growth, while any reversal in oil revenues or regional instability would likely dampen the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1,390 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,390 | −22 | #79 |
| 2022 | 1,412 | +137 | #69 |
| 2021 | 1,275 | +132 | #67 |
| 2020 | 1,143 | −176 | #66 |
| 2019 | 1,319 | +32 | #68 |
| 2018 | 1,287 | +101 | #66 |
| 2017 | 1,186 | +109 | #65 |
| 2016 | 1,077 | +78 | #64 |
| 2015 | 998 | −84 | #60 |
| 2014 | 1,083 | −93 | #64 |
| 2013 | 1,176 | −14 | #66 |
| 2012 | 1,190 | +65 | #66 |
| 2011 | 1,125 | +61 | #66 |
| 2010 | 1,064 | +68 | #65 |
| 2009 | 996 | +33 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq 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
Iraq's energy use per capita was 1,390 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's energy use per capita peaked at 1,732 in 1997.
The lowest energy use per capita in Iraq was 898 in 1991.
Iraq ranks 79th 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.
Iraq's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,390 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Iraq in 2025 was 1,390. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_energy-per-capita,
title = {Iraq Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}