Uganda Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Uganda's energy use per capita was 501 in 2025, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Uganda's energy use per capita stood at 501 in 2025, a rise of +19 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 501 by 2025. Uganda ranked 120th globally.
Uganda's energy use per capita has experienced a moderate increase over the past three and a half decades, with the latest value standing at 501.42 kilogram oil equivalent per capita in 2025. This represents a significant improvement from the trough of 386.09 kilogram oil equivalent per capita in 2001, but still lags behind that of peer countries such as the Philippines, which ranked 115 globally with a value of 527.12 kilogram oil equivalent per capita in 2025. Since its peak in 2025, Uganda's energy use per capita has shown a relatively stable trajectory, with the country gradually increasing its energy consumption per capita. However, the growth rate has been sluggish, and it remains to be seen whether the country's energy use per capita will accelerate in the coming years, potentially driven by improvements in energy efficiency and the expansion of the country's energy infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 501 | - | - |
| 2025 | 501 | +19 | #120 |
| 2022 | 483 | −1 | #29 |
| 2021 | 483 | +8 | #27 |
| 2020 | 475 | +20 | #27 |
| 2019 | 455 | −13 | #27 |
| 2018 | 469 | −0 | #28 |
| 2017 | 469 | −5 | #28 |
| 2016 | 474 | +3 | #30 |
| 2015 | 471 | +15 | #29 |
| 2014 | 456 | +7 | #27 |
| 2013 | 449 | +13 | #29 |
| 2012 | 436 | +7 | #26 |
| 2011 | 429 | +8 | #25 |
| 2010 | 421 | +6 | #25 |
| 2009 | 415 | +12 | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uganda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2011. 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
Uganda's energy use per capita was 501 in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Uganda's energy use per capita peaked at 501 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in Uganda was 386 in 2001.
Uganda ranks 120th 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.
Uganda's energy use per capita is projected to reach 501 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Uganda in 2025 was 501. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uganda_energy-per-capita,
title = {Uganda Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uganda/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}