Trinidad and Tobago Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Trinidad and Tobago's energy use per capita was 9,568 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 13.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Trinidad and Tobago's energy use per capita stood at 9,568 in 2025, a decline of +1,470 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9,568 by 2025. Trinidad and Tobago ranked 5th globally.
Trinidad and Tobago’s energy use per capita rose from 4,782.48 kWh in 1990 to a peak of 15,018.91 kWh in 2010, before moderating to 9,568.40 kWh in 2025, placing the nation fifth highest worldwide. The all‑time trough of 4,619.73 kWh in 1995 reflects the low‑demand phase of the mid‑1990s, after which rapid industrial expansion and a growing petrochemical sector drove consumption upward. Compared with regional peers, the country’s 2025 level exceeds Kuwait’s 8,405.88 kWh but remains below Bahrain’s 11,731.43 kWh, underscoring a high but not extreme intensity of energy use among oil‑rich economies. The 34‑year coverage shows a clear long‑term upward trajectory, tempered by recent efficiency gains and diversification efforts. Continued investment in renewable generation and energy‑efficiency programmes could curb growth, potentially shifting the trajectory toward a more sustainable consumption pattern.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 9,568 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9,568 | −1,470 | #5 |
| 2022 | 11,038 | −182 | #146 |
| 2021 | 11,221 | +483 | #146 |
| 2020 | 10,738 | −1,802 | #145 |
| 2019 | 12,540 | +143 | #146 |
| 2018 | 12,397 | +66 | #146 |
| 2017 | 12,331 | +80 | #146 |
| 2016 | 12,251 | −1,793 | #145 |
| 2015 | 14,044 | −568 | #145 |
| 2014 | 14,612 | +280 | #146 |
| 2013 | 14,331 | −149 | #147 |
| 2012 | 14,480 | −359 | #146 |
| 2011 | 14,839 | −180 | #146 |
| 2010 | 15,019 | +826 | #146 |
| 2009 | 14,193 | +26 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2014. 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
Trinidad and Tobago's energy use per capita was 9,568 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 13.3% decrease from the previous year.
Trinidad and Tobago's energy use per capita peaked at 15,019 in 2010.
The lowest energy use per capita in Trinidad and Tobago was 4,620 in 1995.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 5th 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.
Trinidad and Tobago's energy use per capita is projected to reach 9,568 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Trinidad and Tobago in 2025 was 9,568. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_trinidad-and-tobago_energy-per-capita,
title = {Trinidad and Tobago Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/trinidad-and-tobago/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}