Paraguay Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Paraguay's energy use per capita was 1,015 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's energy use per capita stood at 1,015 in 2025, a decline of +29 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,015 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 89th globally.
Paraguay's energy use per capita has exhibited moderate fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with an all-time peak of 1,130.48 units in 2018 and a trough of 727.73 units in 2005. The country's energy use per capita has remained relatively stable since 2020, with a latest value of 1,015.11 units in 2025, ranking 89th globally. Notably, Paraguay's energy use per capita in 2025 is comparable to that of Panama, which ranks 88th globally with 1,015.81 units. Costa Rica, another peer country, has a higher energy use per capita at 1,042.20 units, indicating that Paraguay has room for improvement in this regard. The trend in Paraguay's energy use per capita is expected to remain relatively stable in the near term, with potential upward pressure from increasing economic activity and population growth. However, a significant shift in the country's energy mix towards renewable sources could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,002 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,015 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,015 | −29 | #89 |
| 2023 | 1,044 | −1 | #11 |
| 2022 | 1,045 | −49 | #62 |
| 2021 | 1,094 | +38 | #64 |
| 2020 | 1,057 | −49 | #63 |
| 2019 | 1,106 | −25 | #61 |
| 2018 | 1,130 | +14 | #63 |
| 2017 | 1,116 | +44 | #63 |
| 2016 | 1,073 | +147 | #63 |
| 2015 | 925 | +65 | #56 |
| 2014 | 860 | +25 | #53 |
| 2013 | 835 | −4 | #53 |
| 2012 | 839 | −8 | #53 |
| 2011 | 846 | +1 | #51 |
| 2010 | 846 | +42 | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's energy use per capita was 1,015 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Paraguay's energy use per capita peaked at 1,130 in 2018.
The lowest energy use per capita in Paraguay was 728 in 2005.
Paraguay ranks 89th 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.
Paraguay's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,015 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Paraguay in 2025 was 1,015. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_energy-per-capita,
title = {Paraguay Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}