Mauritius Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Mauritius's energy use per capita was 1,136 in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritius's energy use per capita stood at 1,136 in 2025, a decline of +31 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,136 by 2025. Mauritius ranked 84th globally.
Mauritius’ energy consumption per capita has risen steadily over the 35‑year series, moving from a trough of 629.43 kWh in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 1,166.64 kWh in 2023, before settling at 1,135.51 kWh in 2025, which places the island nation 84th in the world. The upward trajectory reflects expanding industrial activity, tourism‑driven demand and greater electrification of households, while the modest dip from the 2023 peak suggests the early effects of energy‑efficiency measures and a gradual shift toward renewable sources. Compared with regional peers, Mauritius’ 2025 figure is marginally below Equatorial Guinea’s 1,166.02 kWh and slightly above Viet Nam’s 1,094.77 kWh, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within the group of emerging economies. If policies that promote solar and wind deployment accelerate, the upward trend could moderate, potentially stabilising or even reducing per‑capita energy use despite continued economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,143 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,136 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,136 | −31 | #84 |
| 2023 | 1,167 | +71 | #12 |
| 2022 | 1,096 | +23 | #64 |
| 2021 | 1,072 | +47 | #63 |
| 2020 | 1,026 | −137 | #62 |
| 2019 | 1,163 | +21 | #64 |
| 2018 | 1,142 | −14 | #64 |
| 2017 | 1,156 | +20 | #64 |
| 2016 | 1,136 | −0 | #65 |
| 2015 | 1,136 | +32 | #65 |
| 2014 | 1,104 | +19 | #65 |
| 2013 | 1,086 | +19 | #64 |
| 2012 | 1,066 | +13 | #65 |
| 2011 | 1,054 | +3 | #64 |
| 2010 | 1,051 | +51 | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritius matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritius's energy use per capita was 1,136 in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritius's energy use per capita peaked at 1,167 in 2023.
The lowest energy use per capita in Mauritius was 629 in 1990.
Mauritius ranks 84th 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.
Mauritius's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,136 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Mauritius in 2025 was 1,136. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritius_energy-per-capita,
title = {Mauritius Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritius/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}