Lebanon Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Lebanon's energy use per capita was 80 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 87.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Lebanon's energy use per capita stood at 80 in 2025, a decline of +537 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80 by 2025. Lebanon ranked 146th globally.
Lebanon’s energy use per capita has fallen dramatically over the past three decades, reaching a trough of 80.41 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, which places the country 146th globally and makes its consumption lower than that of Niger (168.88) and comparable to South Sudan (64.18). The decline follows an all‑time peak of 1,486.48 in 2019, indicating a reduction of more than 94 % within six years. The steep drop coincides with the severe economic and financial crises that began in 2019, when currency devaluation, banking sector collapse and widespread power shortages forced households and industry to curtail electricity use and rely increasingly on intermittent diesel generators. Over the 34‑year coverage period, the trend reflects both demand‑side contraction and limited investment in renewable capacity. If Lebanon can stabilise its macro‑economic environment and attract foreign investment in solar and wind projects, per‑capita energy use could begin to rise modestly, reversing the current downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 80 | - | - |
| 2025 | 80 | −537 | #146 |
| 2022 | 617 | −355 | #37 |
| 2021 | 973 | −277 | #60 |
| 2020 | 1,249 | −237 | #68 |
| 2019 | 1,486 | +55 | #74 |
| 2018 | 1,432 | −44 | #73 |
| 2017 | 1,476 | +120 | #75 |
| 2016 | 1,356 | +72 | #70 |
| 2015 | 1,284 | +92 | #68 |
| 2014 | 1,193 | −46 | #66 |
| 2013 | 1,238 | −145 | #68 |
| 2012 | 1,383 | +126 | #71 |
| 2011 | 1,257 | −16 | #68 |
| 2010 | 1,273 | −64 | #69 |
| 2009 | 1,337 | +275 | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's energy use per capita was 80 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 87.0% decrease from the previous year.
Lebanon's energy use per capita peaked at 1,486 in 2019.
The lowest energy use per capita in Lebanon was 80 in 2025.
Lebanon ranks 146th 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.
Lebanon's energy use per capita is projected to reach 80 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Lebanon in 2025 was 80. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_energy-per-capita,
title = {Lebanon Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}