Uruguay Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Uruguay's energy use per capita was 1,698 in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Uruguay's energy use per capita stood at 1,698 in 2025, a rise of +72 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,698 by 2025. Uruguay ranked 67th globally.
Uruguay’s energy use per capita has risen sharply over the 34‑year span from 724.62 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to a peak of 1,697.86 in 2025, placing the country 67th globally. This more than doubling reflects sustained growth in electricity consumption, driven by expanding industrial activity and increased household access to modern energy services. The trajectory mirrors that of nearby peers; for instance, Montenegro recorded 1,705.07 kilowatt‑hours per capita in the same period, while Suriname posted 1,702.06, underscoring a regional pattern of rising per‑capita demand. The early‑1990s trough coincided with a period of limited grid coverage and modest economic diversification, whereas the 2025 peak aligns with Uruguay’s aggressive renewable‑energy rollout, which has reduced reliance on fossil fuels but not curbed total energy intensity. Continued investment in energy efficiency and demand‑side management will be crucial to temper future growth and shift the upward trend toward a more sustainable trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1,698 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,698 | +72 | #67 |
| 2022 | 1,626 | −19 | #79 |
| 2021 | 1,645 | +113 | #78 |
| 2020 | 1,532 | −9 | #77 |
| 2019 | 1,541 | −20 | #77 |
| 2018 | 1,561 | +48 | #79 |
| 2017 | 1,513 | −38 | #78 |
| 2016 | 1,551 | +60 | #78 |
| 2015 | 1,491 | +93 | #76 |
| 2014 | 1,398 | +19 | #73 |
| 2013 | 1,379 | −29 | #73 |
| 2012 | 1,408 | +80 | #73 |
| 2011 | 1,328 | +101 | #70 |
| 2010 | 1,227 | −28 | #68 |
| 2009 | 1,255 | −19 | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's energy use per capita was 1,698 in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
Uruguay's energy use per capita peaked at 1,698 in 2025.
The lowest energy use per capita in Uruguay was 725 in 1990.
Uruguay ranks 67th 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.
Uruguay's energy use per capita is projected to reach 1,698 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Uruguay in 2025 was 1,698. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_energy-per-capita,
title = {Uruguay Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}