Countries Using the Most Energy per Capita (2022)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2022
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Qatar leads with energy use (kg oil eq. per capita) of 16,684.
Iceland ranks #2 at 15,686.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks #3 at 11,038.
Bahrain ranks #4 at 10,702.
Brunei Darussalam ranks #5 at 9,537.
Top 25 Countries by Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita)
| # | Country | Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Qatar | 16,684 | 2022 |
| 2 |  Iceland | 15,686 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Trinidad and Tobago | 11,038 | 2022 |
| 4 |  Bahrain | 10,702 | 2022 |
| 5 |  Brunei Darussalam | 9,537 | 2022 |
| 6 |  Kuwait | 9,130 | 2022 |
| 7 |  United Arab Emirates | 8,336 | 2022 |
| 8 |  Saudi Arabia | 7,530 | 2022 |
| 9 |  Canada | 7,336 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Gibraltar | 6,522 | 2022 |
| 11 |  United States | 6,364 | 2023 |
| 12 |  Oman | 5,867 | 2022 |
| 13 |  Finland | 5,867 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Curacao | 5,650 | 2022 |
| 15 |  Turkmenistan | 5,626 | 2022 |
| 16 |  Russian Federation | 5,601 | 2022 |
| 17 |  Korea, Rep. | 5,337 | 2023 |
| 18 |  Singapore | 5,283 | 2023 |
| 19 |  Australia | 4,928 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Norway | 4,885 | 2023 |
| 21 |  Luxembourg | 4,592 | 2023 |
| 22 |  Sweden | 4,289 | 2023 |
| 23 |  Belgium | 4,051 | 2023 |
| 24 |  New Zealand | 3,661 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Kazakhstan | 3,651 | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest energy use (kg oil eq. per capita) in 2022?
Qatar has the highest energy use (kg oil eq. per capita) at 16,684 in 2022.
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.