Nicaragua Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Nicaragua's energy use per capita was 589 in 2025, ranked 112th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's energy use per capita stood at 589 in 2025, a decline of +19 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 589 by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 112th globally.
Nicaragua’s energy use per capita measured in kilograms of oil equivalent has risen steadily since the early 1990s, moving from 484.75 in 1990 to a 2025 level of 589.30, placing the country at rank 112 worldwide. The trajectory featured an all‑time trough of 464.73 in 1994, followed by a gradual climb that peaked at 632.37 in 2017 before a modest retreat to the current figure. This pattern mirrors the modest but persistent growth observed in regional peer Honduras, which records 592.56, and contrasts with the lower consumption of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at 558.04. The upward trend reflects expanding electrification, modest industrialization, and increased household appliance penetration, while the post‑peak dip suggests constraints from limited investment in new generation capacity and occasional fuel price shocks. Continued diversification of the energy mix and greater renewable integration could sustain the recent rise or even accelerate per‑capita consumption in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 589 | - | - |
| 2025 | 589 | −19 | #112 |
| 2022 | 608 | +7 | #36 |
| 2021 | 601 | +16 | #37 |
| 2020 | 584 | −32 | #37 |
| 2019 | 616 | −0 | #38 |
| 2018 | 617 | −16 | #37 |
| 2017 | 632 | +6 | #38 |
| 2016 | 627 | +15 | #39 |
| 2015 | 612 | +25 | #38 |
| 2014 | 587 | +10 | #37 |
| 2013 | 576 | +10 | #38 |
| 2012 | 567 | +35 | #37 |
| 2011 | 531 | +2 | #34 |
| 2010 | 529 | +6 | #36 |
| 2009 | 523 | −10 | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua 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
Nicaragua's energy use per capita was 589 in 2025. Ranked 112th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's energy use per capita peaked at 632 in 2017.
The lowest energy use per capita in Nicaragua was 465 in 1994.
Nicaragua ranks 112th 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.
Nicaragua's energy use per capita is projected to reach 589 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Nicaragua in 2025 was 589. This ranks 112th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_energy-per-capita,
title = {Nicaragua Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}