Kenya Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Kenya's energy use per capita was 544 in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kenya's energy use per capita stood at 544 in 2025, a decline of +1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 544 by 2025. Kenya ranked 118th globally.
Kenya’s energy use per capita has risen modestly over the 35‑year series, moving from 472.56 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to 544.29 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, placing the country 118th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 435.10 kilowatt‑hours recorded in 2003, reaching a peak of 546.50 kilowatt‑hours in 2018 before a slight dip to the current level. Compared with regional peers, Kenya’s 2025 figure exceeds Uganda’s 501.42 kilowatt‑hours but remains below Nepal’s 547.38 and the Kyrgyz Republic’s 554.93, suggesting that Kenya is converging toward the higher end of the East African energy intensity spectrum. The persistence of modest growth reflects expanding electrification and industrial activity, yet the proximity to the 2018 peak indicates limited headroom for rapid expansion without additional supply or efficiency gains. Continued investment in renewable generation and grid upgrades will be pivotal to sustaining or enhancing per‑capita energy use in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 545 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 544 | - | - |
| 2025 | 544 | −1 | #118 |
| 2023 | 545 | +4 | #2 |
| 2022 | 541 | +1 | #32 |
| 2021 | 540 | +5 | #33 |
| 2020 | 535 | −9 | #33 |
| 2019 | 544 | −3 | #31 |
| 2018 | 546 | +8 | #31 |
| 2017 | 539 | +5 | #32 |
| 2016 | 533 | +3 | #33 |
| 2015 | 530 | +33 | #33 |
| 2014 | 497 | +26 | #34 |
| 2013 | 471 | +9 | #32 |
| 2012 | 463 | −10 | #31 |
| 2011 | 473 | +3 | #31 |
| 2010 | 470 | −1 | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya 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
Kenya's energy use per capita was 544 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's energy use per capita peaked at 546 in 2018.
The lowest energy use per capita in Kenya was 435 in 2003.
Kenya ranks 118th 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.
Kenya's energy use per capita is projected to reach 544 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Kenya in 2025 was 544. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_energy-per-capita,
title = {Kenya Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}