Nigeria Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Nigeria's energy use per capita was 359 in 2025, ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Nigeria's energy use per capita stood at 359 in 2025, a rise of +26 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 359 by 2025. Nigeria ranked 135th globally.
Nigeria’s energy use per capita has risen steadily over the 34‑year series, moving from 287.48 in 1990 to a World Bank‑reported 359.40 in 2025, placing the country 135th in global rankings. The upward trajectory peaked in 2011 at 376.07 before a modest decline to the 1995 trough of 256.92, indicating that recent gains are largely a recovery from the low‑point rather than a continuation of historic highs. Compared with peers of similar rank, Nigeria’s 2025 figure exceeds Mozambique’s 345.21 but remains slightly below Ghana’s 371.16 and Myanmar’s 375.48, suggesting that regional performance is converging around the mid‑360s. The long‑run increase reflects expanding electricity access and growing industrial activity, yet the gap to the all‑time peak implies room for efficiency improvements. Continued investment in renewable capacity and grid modernization could sustain the upward trend while narrowing the disparity with higher‑ranking neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 359 | - | - |
| 2025 | 359 | +26 | #135 |
| 2022 | 333 | −1 | #10 |
| 2021 | 334 | +11 | #10 |
| 2020 | 323 | −7 | #10 |
| 2019 | 330 | +31 | #10 |
| 2018 | 300 | −16 | #9 |
| 2017 | 316 | −15 | #10 |
| 2016 | 331 | +11 | #12 |
| 2015 | 320 | −29 | #11 |
| 2014 | 349 | −2 | #13 |
| 2013 | 351 | −6 | #14 |
| 2012 | 357 | −19 | #17 |
| 2011 | 376 | +41 | #18 |
| 2010 | 335 | +74 | #15 |
| 2009 | 260 | −27 | #7 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria 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
Nigeria's energy use per capita was 359 in 2025. Ranked 135th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's energy use per capita peaked at 376 in 2011.
The lowest energy use per capita in Nigeria was 257 in 1995.
Nigeria ranks 135th 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.
Nigeria's energy use per capita is projected to reach 359 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Nigeria in 2025 was 359. This ranks 135th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_energy-per-capita,
title = {Nigeria Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}