Lesotho Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Lesotho's energy use per capita was 10 in 2007, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2007.
Overview
Lesotho's energy use per capita stood at 10 in 2007, a decline of +0 from 2006. Lesotho ranked 1st globally.
Lesotho’s energy use per capita fell sharply between 2004 and 2007, dropping from 14.21 kilowatt‑hours in the earliest year of the series to a trough of 9.73 in 2007, which also ranked the country first globally for lowest consumption in that year. The all‑time peak of 16.90 recorded in 2005 underscores the volatility of the short four‑year window, with the decline representing a 42.7 % reduction from peak to trough. By contrast, peer low‑consumption economies such as Timor‑Leste (60.70) and Guinea‑Bissau (65.47) recorded substantially higher per‑capita use, highlighting Lesotho’s relative energy scarcity. The downward trajectory coincides with limited domestic energy infrastructure and reliance on imported electricity, factors that have constrained domestic demand. If Lesotho expands renewable generation capacity or improves grid access, the current downward trend could be moderated, potentially stabilising per‑capita energy use at a higher level in the coming years.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lesotho's energy use per capita was 10 in 2007. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's energy use per capita peaked at 17 in 2005.
The lowest energy use per capita in Lesotho was 10 in 2007.
Lesotho ranks 1st globally in energy use per capita as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
The energy use per capita of Lesotho in 2007 was 10. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_energy-per-capita,
title = {Lesotho Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}