Energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics
Central Europe and the Baltics: Energy use was 2,776 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
2,776 kg of oil equivalent per capita
Change on year
up 9.9%
Rank
10th
of 47 groups
All-time high
3,096 kg of oil equivalent per capita
in 1990
All-time low
2,382 kg of oil equivalent per capita
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics, 1990–2024
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in kg of oil equivalent per capita.
Analysis
Central Europe and the Baltics recorded 2,776 kg of oil equivalent per capita for energy use in 2024.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics peaked at 3,096 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,382 kg of oil equivalent per capita, in 2000.
That places Central Europe and the Baltics 10th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics, year by year
| Year | kg of oil equivalent per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,096 kg of oil equivalent per capita | — |
| 1991 | 2,845 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 2,620 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 2,613 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 2,508 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 2,614 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 2,703 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 2,644 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 2,522 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 2,399 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 2,382 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 2,464 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 2,488 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 2,576 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 2,585 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 2,630 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 2,703 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 2,711 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 2,715 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 2,532 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 2,657 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 2,659 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2,585 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 2,544 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 2,487 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 2,528 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 2,589 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 2,708 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 2,762 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 2,700 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 2,622 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 2,807 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 2,683 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 2,527 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 2,776 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,656 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,399 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 3,096 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,579 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,382 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,715 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,622 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,487 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,762 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,683 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,527 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 2,807 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central Europe and the Baltics
- 7 Brunei Darussalam 8,658 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 8 Canada 7,161 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 9 Saudi Arabia 7,149 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 10 United States of America 6,361 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 11 Oman 5,908 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 12 Finland 5,614 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 13 Russian Federation 5,498 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
More energy & mining data for Central Europe and the Baltics
- Fuel imports 8.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- Fuel exports 3.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.2% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.2% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.1% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.8% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 13.2% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 4,751 kWh per capita (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Energy use in Central Europe and the Baltics was 2,776 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2024, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy use recorded in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The highest recorded value was 3,096 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy use recorded in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,382 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2000.
- How does Central Europe and the Baltics rank for energy use?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 10th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is energy use rising or falling in Central Europe and the Baltics?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central Europe and the Baltics data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as part of Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.