Lao PDR Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Lao PDR's energy use per capita was 748 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Lao PDR's energy use per capita stood at 748 in 2025, a decline of +67 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 748 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 105th globally.
Lao PDR’s energy use per capita has risen markedly over the 24‑year span covered, climbing from a trough of 296.83 kWh in 2000 to a peak of 815.09 kWh in 2022 before slipping slightly to 748.13 kWh in 2025, placing the country 105th globally. This upward trajectory reflects expanding electrification and industrial activity, yet the modest post‑peak decline suggests emerging constraints such as limited grid capacity or policy shifts toward efficiency. Compared with peers, Lao PDR’s 2025 figure is marginally below Cuba’s 756.22 kWh and above Bolivia’s 738.84 kWh, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑pack performance among similarly ranked economies. The continued rise in per‑capita energy consumption will likely depend on investments in renewable generation and grid modernization; without such measures, the recent dip may presage a longer‑term plateau or modest decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 748 | - | - |
| 2025 | 748 | −67 | #105 |
| 2022 | 815 | +88 | #47 |
| 2021 | 727 | +26 | #44 |
| 2020 | 702 | −81 | #44 |
| 2019 | 783 | −23 | #44 |
| 2018 | 806 | −6 | #46 |
| 2017 | 812 | +58 | #48 |
| 2016 | 754 | +152 | #45 |
| 2015 | 602 | +144 | #37 |
| 2014 | 458 | +12 | #28 |
| 2013 | 446 | +16 | #27 |
| 2012 | 431 | +6 | #25 |
| 2011 | 424 | −1 | #23 |
| 2010 | 425 | +5 | #26 |
| 2009 | 420 | +14 | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
Lao PDR's energy use per capita was 748 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's energy use per capita peaked at 815 in 2022.
The lowest energy use per capita in Lao PDR was 297 in 2000.
Lao PDR ranks 105th 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.
Lao PDR's energy use per capita is projected to reach 748 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Lao PDR in 2025 was 748. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_energy-per-capita,
title = {Lao PDR Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}