Italy Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Italy's energy use per capita was 2,293 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Italy's energy use per capita stood at 2,293 in 2025, a decline of +6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,293 by 2025. Italy ranked 48th globally.
Italy’s energy use per capita has declined from a 1990 level of 2,584.08 kilowatt‑hours to a 2025 trough of 2,292.56, placing the country 48th globally and marking the lowest point in a 35‑year series. The all‑time peak of 3,204.14 in 2005 reflects a period of rapid industrial expansion and limited efficiency measures, after which a gradual reduction occurred as renewable integration and demand‑side management intensified. Compared with peers of similar rank, Italy’s 2025 figure is marginally below Lithuania’s 2,304.90 and above Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2,261.76, suggesting that the nation remains competitive in curbing per‑capita consumption while still lagging behind Switzerland’s 2,338.11. The downward trajectory is likely to continue if policy incentives for energy‑saving technologies and the phase‑out of fossil‑fuel‑intensive processes are sustained, potentially pushing Italy toward the lower end of the peer distribution in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2,263 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2,293 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,293 | −6 | #48 |
| 2023 | 2,298 | −113 | #38 |
| 2022 | 2,412 | −119 | #99 |
| 2021 | 2,531 | +218 | #102 |
| 2020 | 2,313 | −181 | #100 |
| 2019 | 2,494 | −9 | #100 |
| 2018 | 2,503 | −54 | #100 |
| 2017 | 2,557 | +46 | #100 |
| 2016 | 2,511 | −22 | #100 |
| 2015 | 2,533 | +100 | #100 |
| 2014 | 2,433 | −143 | #100 |
| 2013 | 2,576 | −104 | #104 |
| 2012 | 2,680 | −118 | #106 |
| 2011 | 2,798 | −106 | #107 |
| 2010 | 2,904 | +56 | #106 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. 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
Italy's energy use per capita was 2,293 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's energy use per capita peaked at 3,204 in 2005.
The lowest energy use per capita in Italy was 2,293 in 2025.
Italy ranks 48th 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.
Italy's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,293 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Italy in 2025 was 2,293. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_energy-per-capita,
title = {Italy Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}