Portugal Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Portugal's energy use per capita was 1,751 in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Portugal's energy use per capita stood at 1,751 in 2025, a decline of +102 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,751 by 2025. Portugal ranked 64th globally.
Portugal's energy use per capita has fluctuated over the past 35 years. The country's all-time peak of 2,519.14 units occurred in 2005, a year when global energy demand was on the rise. Since then, Portugal has experienced a decline, with its energy use per capita decreasing to 1,751.16 units in 2025, ranking 64th globally. This downward trend is also evident when comparing Portugal to its peers, such as Thailand, which has a slightly higher energy use per capita of 1,770.61 units. In contrast to 1990 when Portugal's energy use per capita was at its all-time trough of 1,680.88 units, the country has seen a moderate increase in energy consumption over the years. However, the decline since 2005 suggests a shift towards more energy-efficient practices. A potential increase in renewable energy adoption and energy-efficient technologies could further alter Portugal's energy use per capita trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,698 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,751 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,751 | −102 | #64 |
| 2023 | 1,853 | −97 | #29 |
| 2022 | 1,950 | +7 | #90 |
| 2021 | 1,943 | −14 | #89 |
| 2020 | 1,957 | −158 | #92 |
| 2019 | 2,115 | −26 | #90 |
| 2018 | 2,141 | −69 | #92 |
| 2017 | 2,210 | +99 | #93 |
| 2016 | 2,111 | −10 | #93 |
| 2015 | 2,121 | +86 | #93 |
| 2014 | 2,035 | −20 | #93 |
| 2013 | 2,056 | +16 | #91 |
| 2012 | 2,039 | −125 | #92 |
| 2011 | 2,164 | −59 | #93 |
| 2010 | 2,223 | −82 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's energy use per capita was 1,751 in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's energy use per capita peaked at 2,519 in 2005.
The lowest energy use per capita in Portugal was 1,681 in 1990.
Portugal ranks 64th 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.
Portugal's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,751 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Portugal in 2025 was 1,751. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_energy-per-capita,
title = {Portugal Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}