Sweden Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Sweden's energy use per capita was 4,069 in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Sweden's energy use per capita stood at 4,069 in 2025, a decline of +220 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4,069 by 2025. Sweden ranked 20th globally.
Sweden’s energy use per capita has fallen markedly over the past 35 years, declining from 5,514.20 in 1990 to 4,068.66 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded for the country and placing it at rank 20 globally. The all‑time peak of 5,872.98 in 2004 was followed by a steady downward trajectory, reflecting the nation’s aggressive shift toward renewable sources and improvements in energy efficiency across industry and households. By 2025 Sweden’s consumption is slightly below that of Belgium (3,894.00) but remains lower than Norway’s 4,573.73 and Australia’s 4,723.48, underscoring its relative position among high‑income economies with strong environmental policies. The continued reduction suggests that further advances in electrification, grid modernization, and carbon‑pricing mechanisms could sustain the downward trend, potentially bringing Sweden’s per‑capita energy use into the low‑four‑thousand kilowatt‑hour range within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3,974 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4,069 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4,069 | −220 | #20 |
| 2023 | 4,289 | −35 | #62 |
| 2022 | 4,324 | −235 | #126 |
| 2021 | 4,559 | +274 | #126 |
| 2020 | 4,285 | −497 | #127 |
| 2019 | 4,782 | −184 | #128 |
| 2018 | 4,966 | +39 | #128 |
| 2017 | 4,927 | +68 | #128 |
| 2016 | 4,859 | +285 | #127 |
| 2015 | 4,574 | −424 | #127 |
| 2014 | 4,998 | −181 | #131 |
| 2013 | 5,179 | −117 | #131 |
| 2012 | 5,296 | +15 | #132 |
| 2011 | 5,281 | −162 | #131 |
| 2010 | 5,443 | +552 | #130 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. 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
Sweden's energy use per capita was 4,069 in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.1% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's energy use per capita peaked at 5,873 in 2004.
The lowest energy use per capita in Sweden was 4,069 in 2025.
Sweden ranks 20th 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.
Sweden's energy use per capita is projected to reach 4,069 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Sweden in 2025 was 4,069. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_energy-per-capita,
title = {Sweden Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}