Tanzania Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Tanzania's energy use per capita was 404 in 2025, ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's energy use per capita stood at 404 in 2025, a decline of +1 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 404 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 126th globally.
Tanzania’s energy use per capita has risen steadily over the 34‑year series, moving from 296.92 in 1990 to 403.74 in 2025, placing the country 126th in the world. The upward trajectory peaked in 2011 at 432.75 before a modest decline, and the lowest recorded level was 295.74 in 1992. Compared with regional peers, Tanzania’s 2025 figure is slightly below Angola’s 430.88 and Togo’s 438.13, yet exceeds Sudan’s 398.12 and Tajikistan’s 393.35, reflecting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within its ranking cluster. The consistent increase suggests expanding access to electricity and greater industrial activity, while the gap with the higher‑ranking peers indicates room for efficiency gains and infrastructure investment. Continued growth in renewable capacity and improvements in grid reliability could sustain the upward trend, whereas stagnation in policy reforms or financing constraints might slow progress.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 404 | - | - |
| 2025 | 404 | −1 | #126 |
| 2022 | 405 | +1 | #20 |
| 2021 | 404 | −1 | #19 |
| 2020 | 406 | −9 | #21 |
| 2019 | 415 | +12 | #22 |
| 2018 | 403 | −3 | #18 |
| 2017 | 406 | −10 | #19 |
| 2016 | 416 | −3 | #23 |
| 2015 | 420 | +5 | #24 |
| 2014 | 415 | −17 | #21 |
| 2013 | 432 | +7 | #24 |
| 2012 | 425 | −8 | #24 |
| 2011 | 433 | +12 | #26 |
| 2010 | 421 | +6 | #24 |
| 2009 | 415 | +0 | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's energy use per capita was 404 in 2025. Ranked 126th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Tanzania's energy use per capita peaked at 433 in 2011.
The lowest energy use per capita in Tanzania was 296 in 1992.
Tanzania ranks 126th 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.
Tanzania's energy use per capita is projected to reach 404 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Tanzania in 2025 was 404. This ranks 126th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_energy-per-capita,
title = {Tanzania Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}