Nepal Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Nepal's energy use per capita was 547 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Nepal's energy use per capita stood at 547 in 2025, a rise of +27 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 547 by 2025. Nepal ranked 117th globally.
Nepal’s energy use per capita has risen steadily over the 34‑year span from 296.56 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to a peak of 547.38 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, placing the country at rank 117 globally. This increase reflects gradual electrification and modest growth in industrial activity, yet Nepal remains slightly below the level of its regional peers, such as Kenya at 544.29 kilowatt‑hours and the Kyrgyz Republic at 554.93 kilowatt‑hours in the same year. The upward trajectory coincides with government initiatives to expand grid connectivity and promote renewable projects, although limited access in remote mountainous areas restrains further gains. Compared with Cambodia’s 556.56 kilowatt‑hours and the Philippines’ 527.12 kilowatt‑hours, Nepal’s progress is moderate but consistent. Continued investment in hydropower and off‑grid solar solutions could accelerate per‑capita consumption, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking neighbours and sustaining the positive trend into the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 547 | - | - |
| 2025 | 547 | +27 | #117 |
| 2022 | 520 | −4 | #31 |
| 2021 | 524 | −0 | #30 |
| 2020 | 525 | +42 | #32 |
| 2019 | 483 | −22 | #28 |
| 2018 | 505 | +20 | #29 |
| 2017 | 484 | +26 | #29 |
| 2016 | 458 | +32 | #28 |
| 2015 | 426 | −5 | #25 |
| 2014 | 431 | +17 | #23 |
| 2013 | 414 | +45 | #20 |
| 2012 | 369 | −16 | #20 |
| 2011 | 385 | +11 | #19 |
| 2010 | 373 | +8 | #20 |
| 2009 | 365 | +8 | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's energy use per capita was 547 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
Nepal's energy use per capita peaked at 547 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in Nepal was 297 in 1990.
Nepal ranks 117th 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.
Nepal's energy use per capita is projected to reach 547 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Nepal in 2025 was 547. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_energy-per-capita,
title = {Nepal Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}