Energy Consumption Per Capita by Country

What We're Showing

This visualization ranks the top 15 countries by primary energy consumption per capita in gigajoules (GJ) for the year 2024.

It also shows global and regional per capita energy consumption, using data from the Energy Institute's 2025 Statistical Energy Review.

Key Takeaways

• Iceland leads globally with 788 GJ per capita, followed by Qatar at 769 GJ and Singapore at 649 GJ.
• The U.S. ranks 10th with 266 GJ per capita, trailing behind Canada (299 GJ) and several Middle Eastern nations.
• North America has the highest regional average at 217 GJ per capita, while Africa is the lowest at just 14 GJ.