Romania Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Romania's energy use per capita was 1,594 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Romania's energy use per capita stood at 1,594 in 2025, a decline of +7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,594 by 2025. Romania ranked 71st globally.
Romania's energy use per capita has undergone significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's all-time peak in 1990, with an energy use per capita of 2,671.37, far exceeded its current level of 1,594.10, ranking 71st globally in 2025. The decline in energy use per capita was most pronounced between 1990 and 2014, with a trough of 1,579.41 in the latter year. This trend is comparable to that of Libya, which shares a similar rank and energy use per capita in 2025. In contrast, countries like Cyprus have maintained higher energy use per capita levels, with a value of 1,633.10 in 2025. The current trajectory of Romania's energy use per capita suggests a moderate growth trend, but a significant shift in the country's energy policy or economic conditions could alter this trajectory, potentially leading to increased energy use per capita in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,572 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,594 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,594 | −7 | #71 |
| 2023 | 1,601 | −55 | #21 |
| 2022 | 1,655 | −132 | #80 |
| 2021 | 1,787 | +117 | #84 |
| 2020 | 1,670 | −36 | #83 |
| 2019 | 1,705 | −12 | #79 |
| 2018 | 1,717 | +24 | #81 |
| 2017 | 1,693 | +89 | #82 |
| 2016 | 1,605 | +6 | #81 |
| 2015 | 1,599 | +19 | #81 |
| 2014 | 1,579 | −11 | #80 |
| 2013 | 1,590 | −146 | #79 |
| 2012 | 1,737 | −35 | #83 |
| 2011 | 1,772 | +47 | #82 |
| 2010 | 1,725 | +17 | #83 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Romania's energy use per capita was 1,594 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's energy use per capita peaked at 2,671 in 1990.
The lowest energy use per capita in Romania was 1,579 in 2014.
Romania ranks 71st 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.
Romania's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,594 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Romania in 2025 was 1,594. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_energy-per-capita,
title = {Romania Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}