Vanuatu Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Vanuatu's energy use per capita was 158 in 2007, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from 2006. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2007.
Overview
Vanuatu's energy use per capita stood at 158 in 2007, a rise of +15 from 2006. Vanuatu ranked 9th globally.
Vanuatu’s energy use per capita rose modestly from 157.46 in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 158.17 in 2007, placing the nation ninth worldwide in that year. The narrow upward trajectory, measured over a five‑year coverage window, contrasts with a brief dip to a trough of 142.34 in 2005, suggesting that the 2007 peak reflected a short‑lived recovery rather than a sustained expansion. Compared with regional peers, Vanuatu’s consumption exceeds that of the Solomon Islands (127.96) but remains below Djibouti (163.52) and Burkina Faso (167.38), highlighting a middle‑range position within the broader Pacific and African contexts. The limited variation between the earliest and latest figures indicates that domestic energy demand has been relatively stable, likely constrained by the country’s small, dispersed population and reliance on imported fuels. Continued investment in renewable sources such as solar and hydroelectric power could raise per‑capita use while reducing dependence on imports, potentially altering the modest upward trend observed to date.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 158 | +15 | #9 |
| 2006 | 144 | +1 | #9 |
| 2005 | 142 | −3 | #9 |
| 2004 | 146 | −12 | #9 |
| 1990 | 157 | – | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Vanuatu's energy use per capita was 158 in 2007. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 10.2% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's energy use per capita peaked at 158 in 2007.
The lowest energy use per capita in Vanuatu was 142 in 2005.
Vanuatu ranks 9th globally in energy use per capita as of 2007.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
The energy use per capita of Vanuatu in 2007 was 158. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_energy-per-capita,
title = {Vanuatu Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}