Sri Lanka Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita was 476 in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita stood at 476 in 2025, a rise of +2 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 476 by 2025. Sri Lanka ranked 122nd globally.
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita has experienced fluctuations over the past three decades. Notably, the country's all-time peak of 542.53 units in 2016 was surpassed by its peer, Uganda, which had a higher energy use per capita of 501.42 units in 2025. Conversely, Sri Lanka's all-time trough of 336.75 units in 1994 was close to its 2025 energy use per capita of 476.07 units, indicating a relatively stable trend. The country's energy use per capita has been on a downward trajectory since its peak in 2016, with a 12% decline to 2025. This trend is also observed in its peer, Pakistan, which had a higher energy use per capita of 488.97 units in 2025, despite a decline from its peak. A shift towards renewable energy sources could potentially alter Sri Lanka's trajectory, as the country continues to rely heavily on fossil fuels.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 476 | - | - |
| 2025 | 476 | +2 | #122 |
| 2022 | 474 | −53 | #28 |
| 2021 | 527 | +16 | #31 |
| 2020 | 511 | −12 | #29 |
| 2019 | 523 | +15 | #30 |
| 2018 | 508 | −6 | #30 |
| 2017 | 514 | −28 | #30 |
| 2016 | 543 | +41 | #34 |
| 2015 | 501 | +16 | #31 |
| 2014 | 486 | +29 | #33 |
| 2013 | 457 | −25 | #30 |
| 2012 | 482 | +10 | #32 |
| 2011 | 472 | +5 | #30 |
| 2010 | 467 | +26 | #31 |
| 2009 | 441 | +4 | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sri Lanka 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
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita was 476 in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita peaked at 543 in 2016.
The lowest energy use per capita in Sri Lanka was 337 in 1994.
Sri Lanka ranks 122nd 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.
Sri Lanka's energy use per capita is projected to reach 476 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Sri Lanka in 2025 was 476. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sri-lanka_energy-per-capita,
title = {Sri Lanka Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sri-lanka/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}