Thailand Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Thailand's energy use per capita was 1,771 in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Thailand's energy use per capita stood at 1,771 in 2025, a decline of +81 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,771 by 2025. Thailand ranked 63rd globally.
Thailand's energy use per capita has been tracked for 35 years, with the latest value in 2025 standing at 1,770.61, ranking 63rd globally. This is below the all-time peak of 1,989.81 achieved in 2019, and significantly above the all-time trough of 774.49 in 1990. In comparison to peer countries, Thailand's energy use per capita is closely aligned with that of Portugal, which had a value of 1,751.16, and slightly below South Africa's 1,779.78. The country's energy use per capita has fluctuated over the years, influenced by various factors such as economic growth and energy efficiency measures. As Thailand continues to develop and urbanize, its energy use per capita is likely to be impacted by the adoption of renewable energy sources and efforts to reduce carbon emissions, which could potentially alter the trajectory of this trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,741 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,771 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,771 | −81 | #63 |
| 2023 | 1,851 | −16 | #28 |
| 2022 | 1,867 | +19 | #87 |
| 2021 | 1,848 | −36 | #85 |
| 2020 | 1,884 | −105 | #89 |
| 2019 | 1,990 | +38 | #87 |
| 2018 | 1,952 | −36 | #87 |
| 2017 | 1,988 | +3 | #89 |
| 2016 | 1,985 | +52 | #87 |
| 2015 | 1,933 | +6 | #87 |
| 2014 | 1,926 | −18 | #91 |
| 2013 | 1,944 | +126 | #89 |
| 2012 | 1,818 | +113 | #84 |
| 2011 | 1,705 | −14 | #81 |
| 2010 | 1,719 | +140 | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Thailand's energy use per capita was 1,771 in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's energy use per capita peaked at 1,990 in 2019.
The lowest energy use per capita in Thailand was 774 in 1990.
Thailand ranks 63rd 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.
Thailand's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,771 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Thailand in 2025 was 1,771. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_energy-per-capita,
title = {Thailand Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}