Malta Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Malta's energy use per capita was 1,413 in 2025, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Malta's energy use per capita stood at 1,413 in 2025, a rise of +15 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,413 by 2025. Malta ranked 78th globally.
Malta’s energy use per capita stood at 1,412.72 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, placing the island nation 78th in the world and slightly below its nearest peer North Macedonia, which recorded 1,447.02 kilowatt‑hours. The Maltese figure reflects a long‑term decline from a 1990 level of 1,961.64, after reaching an all‑time peak of 2,288.96 in 1993 during a period of rapid economic expansion and limited energy efficiency measures. The downward trajectory continued, hitting a trough of 1,311.67 in 2016 as renewable‑energy incentives and EU‑wide efficiency directives took effect. Over the 35‑year span, Malta’s per‑capita consumption has fallen by roughly 38 percent, outpacing the modest rise observed in Iraq (1,389.51) and Brazil (1,501.59). Continued investment in solar and wind capacity, coupled with stricter building‑code standards, is likely to sustain the reduction in energy use per capita and could further improve Malta’s standing in future global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,416 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,413 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,413 | +15 | #78 |
| 2023 | 1,398 | −58 | #14 |
| 2022 | 1,456 | +93 | #72 |
| 2021 | 1,363 | +26 | #69 |
| 2020 | 1,337 | −104 | #70 |
| 2019 | 1,440 | +33 | #71 |
| 2018 | 1,408 | −44 | #71 |
| 2017 | 1,451 | +140 | #74 |
| 2016 | 1,312 | −137 | #69 |
| 2015 | 1,449 | −345 | #74 |
| 2014 | 1,793 | −29 | #86 |
| 2013 | 1,822 | −281 | #86 |
| 2012 | 2,103 | +101 | #94 |
| 2011 | 2,002 | −20 | #87 |
| 2010 | 2,023 | +69 | #89 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malta 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
Malta's energy use per capita was 1,413 in 2025. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Malta's energy use per capita peaked at 2,289 in 1993.
The lowest energy use per capita in Malta was 1,312 in 2016.
Malta ranks 78th 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.
Malta's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,413 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Malta in 2025 was 1,413. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_energy-per-capita,
title = {Malta Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}