Zimbabwe Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Zimbabwe's energy use per capita was 379 in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Zimbabwe's energy use per capita stood at 379 in 2025, a decline of +38 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 379 by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 131st globally.
Zimbabwe’s energy use per capita fell sharply from an early‑1990s high of 950.93 kilowatt‑hours in 1992 to a historic low of 373.56 kilowatt‑hours in 2020, reflecting decades of economic volatility, sanctions and intermittent power shortages. By 2025 the figure had risen modestly to 378.69 kilowatt‑hours, placing the country 131st globally and aligning it closely with peers such as the Syrian Arab Republic (380.20) and Cameroon (377.72). The long‑term downward trajectory mirrors the contraction of industrial output and limited access to reliable electricity, while the slight post‑2020 rebound coincides with modest investments in renewable mini‑grids and limited improvements in grid stability. Continued diversification of the energy mix, greater private sector participation and sustained macro‑economic reforms could accelerate the recovery, potentially lifting per‑capita consumption above the recent trough and narrowing the gap with regional comparators.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 379 | - | - |
| 2025 | 379 | −38 | #131 |
| 2022 | 417 | +11 | #22 |
| 2021 | 406 | +32 | #20 |
| 2020 | 374 | −39 | #15 |
| 2019 | 412 | −33 | #19 |
| 2018 | 445 | +29 | #26 |
| 2017 | 416 | −7 | #22 |
| 2016 | 423 | −30 | #25 |
| 2015 | 454 | −7 | #27 |
| 2014 | 460 | −3 | #29 |
| 2013 | 463 | +8 | #31 |
| 2012 | 455 | +10 | #30 |
| 2011 | 445 | +25 | #27 |
| 2010 | 420 | +2 | #23 |
| 2009 | 418 | +2 | #24 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. 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
Zimbabwe's energy use per capita was 379 in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's energy use per capita peaked at 951 in 1992.
The lowest energy use per capita in Zimbabwe was 374 in 2020.
Zimbabwe ranks 131st 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.
Zimbabwe's energy use per capita is projected to reach 379 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 379. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_energy-per-capita,
title = {Zimbabwe Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}