Kuwait Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Kuwait's energy use per capita was 8,406 in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 7.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's energy use per capita stood at 8,406 in 2025, a decline of +724 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8,406 by 2025. Kuwait ranked 6th globally.
Kuwait's energy use per capita has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past three decades, largely influenced by the country's oil-driven economy. Notably, the all-time peak in 2005 reached 12,017.98 units, nearly double the 1991 trough of 1,940.69 units, which occurred in the aftermath of the Gulf War. The country's energy use per capita has declined since the peak, with the latest available figure standing at 8,405.88 units in 2025, ranking sixth globally. Kuwait's energy use per capita is comparable to that of Brunei Darussalam, which ranked fourth with 10,144.30 units in 2025, while being higher than that of the United Arab Emirates, which ranked seventh with 8,275.01 units in the same year. A potential increase in global oil prices could alter Kuwait's energy use per capita trajectory, as the country's economy remains heavily reliant on the extraction and export of oil.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 8,406 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8,406 | −724 | #6 |
| 2022 | 9,130 | +559 | #143 |
| 2021 | 8,571 | −301 | #142 |
| 2020 | 8,872 | +519 | #143 |
| 2019 | 8,353 | −1,419 | #142 |
| 2018 | 9,772 | +245 | #145 |
| 2017 | 9,527 | −158 | #144 |
| 2016 | 9,685 | −47 | #142 |
| 2015 | 9,732 | +1,050 | #142 |
| 2014 | 8,681 | −1,094 | #143 |
| 2013 | 9,775 | −649 | #144 |
| 2012 | 10,424 | −81 | #145 |
| 2011 | 10,505 | −807 | #143 |
| 2010 | 11,312 | +782 | #144 |
| 2009 | 10,529 | −119 | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Kuwait's energy use per capita was 8,406 in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 7.9% decrease from the previous year.
Kuwait's energy use per capita peaked at 12,018 in 2005.
The lowest energy use per capita in Kuwait was 1,941 in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 6th 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.
Kuwait's energy use per capita is projected to reach 8,406 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Kuwait in 2025 was 8,406. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_energy-per-capita,
title = {Kuwait Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}