Countries Using the Most Electricity per Capita (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
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Iceland leads with electric power consumption (kwh per capita) of 50,951.
Norway ranks #2 at 23,520.
Qatar ranks #3 at 19,381.
Kuwait ranks #4 at 16,571.
United Arab Emirates ranks #5 at 14,688.
Top 25 Countries by Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
| # | Country | Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Iceland | 50,951 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Norway | 23,520 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 19,381 | 2022 |
| 4 |  Kuwait | 16,571 | 2022 |
| 5 |  United Arab Emirates | 14,688 | 2022 |
| 6 |  Canada | 14,460 | 2023 |
| 7 |  Finland | 14,391 | 2023 |
| 8 |  United States | 12,551 | 2023 |
| 9 |  Sweden | 12,150 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Saudi Arabia | 11,835 | 2022 |
| 11 |  Luxembourg | 11,428 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Korea, Rep. | 11,426 | 2023 |
| 13 |  Brunei Darussalam | 11,197 | 2022 |
| 14 |  Australia | 9,820 | 2023 |
| 15 |  Singapore | 9,750 | 2023 |
| 16 |  Oman | 8,158 | 2022 |
| 17 |  New Zealand | 8,021 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Austria | 7,806 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Japan | 7,655 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Russian Federation | 7,184 | 2022 |
| 21 |  Switzerland | 7,096 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Belgium | 6,932 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Israel | 6,772 | 2023 |
| 24 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 6,591 | 2022 |
| 25 |  China | 6,524 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest electric power consumption (kwh per capita) in 2023?
Iceland has the highest electric power consumption (kwh per capita) at 50,951 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 149 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.