New Zealand Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
New Zealand's energy use per capita was 3,426 in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
New Zealand's energy use per capita stood at 3,426 in 2025, a decline of +235 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3,426 by 2025. New Zealand ranked 26th globally.
New Zealand’s energy use per capita has fallen from a 1990 level of 3,894.98 kilowatt‑hours to 3,425.84 in 2025, placing the country 26th globally and marking an all‑time trough after a peak of 4,476.81 in 2014. The 12.5 percent decline over 35 years reflects a gradual shift toward more efficient consumption patterns and the growing contribution of renewable sources such as wind and hydro power, which together supplied over 80 percent of electricity generation by the mid‑2020s. Compared with peers of similar rank, New Zealand’s 2025 figure is slightly below Czechia’s 3,503.75 but above Austria’s 3,177.49, indicating a moderate performance within the mid‑range of developed economies. The downward trajectory is likely to continue if policy incentives for electric vehicle adoption and further decarbonisation of transport and industry are maintained, potentially pushing per‑capita use below 3,300 kilowatt‑hours within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3,314 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3,426 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3,426 | −235 | #26 |
| 2023 | 3,661 | −104 | #60 |
| 2022 | 3,765 | −143 | #124 |
| 2021 | 3,908 | +45 | #123 |
| 2020 | 3,863 | −308 | #125 |
| 2019 | 4,171 | +62 | #126 |
| 2018 | 4,109 | −91 | #124 |
| 2017 | 4,201 | −65 | #124 |
| 2016 | 4,266 | −157 | #124 |
| 2015 | 4,423 | −54 | #126 |
| 2014 | 4,477 | +178 | #127 |
| 2013 | 4,299 | +18 | #124 |
| 2012 | 4,281 | +172 | #126 |
| 2011 | 4,108 | −39 | #122 |
| 2010 | 4,147 | +74 | #123 |
Analysis
New Zealand's energy use per capita was 3,426 in 2025, a decline of −235 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 3,426 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand's energy use per capita was 3,426 in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
New Zealand's energy use per capita peaked at 4,477 in 2014.
The lowest energy use per capita in New Zealand was 3,426 in 2025.
New Zealand ranks 26th 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.
New Zealand's energy use per capita is projected to reach 3,426 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of New Zealand in 2025 was 3,426. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_energy-per-capita,
title = {New Zealand Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}