Myanmar Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Myanmar's energy use per capita was 375 in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's energy use per capita stood at 375 in 2025, a decline of +24 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 375 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 133rd globally.
Myanmar’s energy use per capita has risen steadily over the 34‑year series, moving from 268.26 kWh in 1990 to 375.48 kWh in 2025, placing the country 133rd globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2017 at 429.21 kWh before retreating modestly, while the lowest point occurred in 1993 at 258.84 kWh. Compared with peers of similar rank, Myanmar’s 2025 level is marginally lower than Cameroon’s 377.72 kWh and Zimbabwe’s 378.69 kWh, yet slightly above Ghana’s 371.16 kWh, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑pack performance within the regional cohort. The persistent increase reflects expanding electrification and industrial activity, but the modest post‑peak decline hints at possible constraints such as limited investment in renewable capacity or fluctuating fuel imports. Continued policy focus on diversifying the energy mix and improving grid efficiency will be critical to sustain growth and potentially lift Myanmar above its peer group in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 375 | - | - |
| 2025 | 375 | −24 | #133 |
| 2022 | 400 | −5 | #19 |
| 2021 | 404 | −16 | #18 |
| 2020 | 420 | −6 | #22 |
| 2019 | 426 | −3 | #24 |
| 2018 | 429 | −0 | #23 |
| 2017 | 429 | +53 | #24 |
| 2016 | 376 | +23 | #15 |
| 2015 | 353 | +8 | #14 |
| 2014 | 345 | +28 | #12 |
| 2013 | 317 | +13 | #11 |
| 2012 | 304 | +24 | #11 |
| 2011 | 280 | +2 | #9 |
| 2010 | 278 | −12 | #7 |
| 2009 | 291 | −19 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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
Myanmar's energy use per capita was 375 in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's energy use per capita peaked at 429 in 2017.
The lowest energy use per capita in Myanmar was 259 in 1993.
Myanmar ranks 133rd 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.
Myanmar's energy use per capita is projected to reach 375 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Myanmar in 2025 was 375. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_energy-per-capita,
title = {Myanmar Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}