Switzerland Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Switzerland's energy use per capita was 2,338 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 6.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Switzerland's energy use per capita stood at 2,338 in 2025, a decline of +173 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,338 by 2025. Switzerland ranked 46th globally.
Switzerland’s energy use per capita has fallen sharply over the 35‑year span covered by the World Bank series, declining from 3,617.22 in 1990 to a trough of 2,338.11 in 2025, which places the country 46th in the global ranking. The all‑time peak of 3,658.07 recorded in 2001 marked the highest consumption level before a sustained downward trajectory began, reflecting the combined impact of efficiency gains, a shift toward service‑oriented economic activity and progressive energy‑policy measures. By 2025, Swiss consumption is marginally lower than that of Ireland (2,390.17) and closely aligned with Lithuania (2,304.90) and Denmark (2,400.65), signalling convergence with other high‑income European economies that have pursued similar decarbonisation pathways. The persistent decline suggests that continued investment in renewable technologies, tighter building standards and pricing reforms could further compress per‑capita demand, potentially moving Switzerland into the lower half of the global distribution in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2,259 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2,338 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,338 | −173 | #46 |
| 2023 | 2,511 | −81 | #44 |
| 2022 | 2,592 | −28 | #105 |
| 2021 | 2,620 | −71 | #103 |
| 2020 | 2,690 | −167 | #109 |
| 2019 | 2,857 | +51 | #110 |
| 2018 | 2,806 | −3 | #106 |
| 2017 | 2,809 | −10 | #109 |
| 2016 | 2,820 | −108 | #109 |
| 2015 | 2,928 | −103 | #112 |
| 2014 | 3,031 | −243 | #114 |
| 2013 | 3,274 | +99 | #116 |
| 2012 | 3,176 | −5 | #113 |
| 2011 | 3,181 | −142 | #112 |
| 2010 | 3,323 | −137 | #112 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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
Switzerland's energy use per capita was 2,338 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 6.9% decrease from the previous year.
Switzerland's energy use per capita peaked at 3,658 in 2001.
The lowest energy use per capita in Switzerland was 2,338 in 2025.
Switzerland ranks 46th 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.
Switzerland's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,338 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Switzerland in 2025 was 2,338. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_energy-per-capita,
title = {Switzerland Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}