Niger Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Niger's energy use per capita was 169 in 2025, ranked 145th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Niger's energy use per capita stood at 169 in 2025, a rise of +7 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 169 by 2025. Niger ranked 145th globally.
Niger’s energy use per capita stood at 168.88 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, placing the country 145th in the world and modestly below its 1990 level of 174.70. The indicator reached an all‑time high of 207.39 in 1997, reflecting a period of expanding electricity access, before falling to a trough of 112.88 in 2011 amid regional supply constraints and limited investment in generation capacity. Over the 34‑year series, Niger’s per‑capita consumption has remained well beneath that of its regional peer Chad, which recorded 196.47 kilowatt‑hours in the same year, yet exceeds the very low figure of 64.18 recorded by South Sudan. The modest recovery from the 2011 low suggests incremental improvements in grid extension and renewable‑energy projects, but sustaining a higher trajectory will likely require accelerated infrastructure financing and policy reforms to broaden access and diversify the energy mix.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 169 | - | - |
| 2025 | 169 | +7 | #145 |
| 2022 | 162 | +10 | #3 |
| 2021 | 152 | +4 | #3 |
| 2020 | 148 | −0 | #3 |
| 2019 | 148 | +2 | #3 |
| 2018 | 146 | +2 | #3 |
| 2017 | 144 | −4 | #3 |
| 2016 | 147 | −1 | #3 |
| 2015 | 149 | −3 | #3 |
| 2014 | 152 | −3 | #2 |
| 2013 | 155 | +26 | #2 |
| 2012 | 128 | +15 | #2 |
| 2011 | 113 | −22 | #1 |
| 2010 | 135 | +5 | #1 |
| 2009 | 130 | +3 | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. 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
Niger's energy use per capita was 169 in 2025. Ranked 145th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Niger's energy use per capita peaked at 207 in 1997.
The lowest energy use per capita in Niger was 113 in 2011.
Niger ranks 145th 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.
Niger's energy use per capita is projected to reach 169 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Niger in 2025 was 169. This ranks 145th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_energy-per-capita,
title = {Niger Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}