United Arab Emirates Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
United Arab Emirates's energy use per capita was 8,275 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
United Arab Emirates's energy use per capita stood at 8,275 in 2025, a decline of +61 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8,275 by 2025. United Arab Emirates ranked 7th globally.
The United Arab Emirates’ energy use per capita fell from a 1990 level of 10,740.84 kilowatt‑hours to an all‑time trough of 8,154.35 in 2020, before rising modestly to 8,275.01 in 2025, placing the country seventh globally. The peak of 11,703.28 recorded in 2001 reflects the rapid expansion of heavy industry and desalination capacity during the early boom years, while the subsequent decline aligns with efficiency gains and a shift toward renewable electricity generation. Compared with regional peers, the UAE’s 2025 figure is slightly below Kuwait’s 8,405.88 and above Saudi Arabia’s 7,274.81, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance within the Gulf Cooperation Council. The long‑term downward trajectory from the early 2000s indicates that continued investment in solar power and energy‑saving technologies could further reduce per‑capita consumption, potentially moving the UAE below the current regional average in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 8,275 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8,275 | −61 | #7 |
| 2022 | 8,336 | −338 | #142 |
| 2021 | 8,674 | +520 | #143 |
| 2020 | 8,154 | −662 | #142 |
| 2019 | 8,817 | +334 | #143 |
| 2018 | 8,482 | −39 | #142 |
| 2017 | 8,521 | −1,834 | #142 |
| 2016 | 10,356 | +209 | #144 |
| 2015 | 10,146 | +513 | #143 |
| 2014 | 9,633 | +775 | #144 |
| 2013 | 8,858 | +244 | #143 |
| 2012 | 8,614 | +56 | #142 |
| 2011 | 8,558 | −386 | #141 |
| 2010 | 8,944 | −541 | #142 |
| 2009 | 9,486 | +59 | #142 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
United Arab Emirates's energy use per capita was 8,275 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 0.7% decrease from the previous year.
United Arab Emirates's energy use per capita peaked at 11,703 in 2001.
The lowest energy use per capita in United Arab Emirates was 8,154 in 2020.
United Arab Emirates ranks 7th 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.
United Arab Emirates's energy use per capita is projected to reach 8,275 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of United Arab Emirates in 2025 was 8,275. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-arab-emirates_energy-per-capita,
title = {United Arab Emirates Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-arab-emirates/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}