United Kingdom Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
United Kingdom's energy use per capita was 1,983 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
United Kingdom's energy use per capita stood at 1,983 in 2025, a decline of +145 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,983 by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 55th globally.
The United Kingdom's energy use per capita has experienced a significant decline over the past 35 years, with the latest value standing at 1,982.62 units. The peak was reached in 1996, with 3,880.31 units, while the trough occurred in 2025. This downward trend is consistent with a shift towards more sustainable energy consumption patterns, as evident in other developed nations such as Chile, which ranks closely with 2,038.92 units. In comparison to the peak, the UK's energy use per capita has decreased by approximately 48.7%. The country's transition towards renewable energy sources and increasing energy efficiency measures are likely contributing factors to this decline. As the UK continues to implement its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, it is expected that energy use per capita will continue to decline, with a potential shift towards even more efficient and sustainable energy consumption patterns.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,899 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,983 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,983 | −145 | #55 |
| 2023 | 2,128 | −127 | #33 |
| 2022 | 2,254 | −123 | #95 |
| 2021 | 2,377 | +60 | #99 |
| 2020 | 2,317 | −199 | #101 |
| 2019 | 2,516 | −116 | #101 |
| 2018 | 2,632 | −27 | #101 |
| 2017 | 2,659 | −38 | #103 |
| 2016 | 2,697 | −78 | #107 |
| 2015 | 2,775 | +7 | #109 |
| 2014 | 2,768 | −194 | #108 |
| 2013 | 2,962 | −66 | #112 |
| 2012 | 3,029 | +55 | #110 |
| 2011 | 2,974 | −261 | #109 |
| 2010 | 3,235 | +91 | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. 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 Kingdom's energy use per capita was 1,983 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.
United Kingdom's energy use per capita peaked at 3,880 in 1996.
The lowest energy use per capita in United Kingdom was 1,983 in 2025.
United Kingdom ranks 55th 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 Kingdom's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,983 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of United Kingdom in 2025 was 1,983. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_energy-per-capita,
title = {United Kingdom Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}