Energy use in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Energy use was 1,271 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,271 kg of oil equivalent per capita
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
88th
of 175 countries
All-time high
1,727 kg of oil equivalent per capita
in 2013
All-time low
246.34 kg of oil equivalent per capita
in 1995
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Energy use in Equatorial Guinea, 1990–2023
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in kg of oil equivalent per capita.
Analysis
In 2023, energy use in Equatorial Guinea stood at 1,271 kg of oil equivalent per capita.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 1,727 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2013 and was at its lowest, 246.34 kg of oil equivalent per capita, in 1995.
That places Equatorial Guinea 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy use in Equatorial Guinea, year by year
| Year | kg of oil equivalent per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 280.05 kg of oil equivalent per capita | — |
| 1991 | 271.83 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 261.68 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 258.03 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 252.12 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 246.34 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 255.35 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 277.8 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +8.8% |
| 1998 | 288.86 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 297.69 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 342.95 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 346.08 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 450.93 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +30.3% |
| 2003 | 453.51 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 1,539 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +239.4% |
| 2005 | 1,488 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 1,435 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 1,527 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 1,468 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1,443 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,409 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 1,509 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 1,489 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,727 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 1,527 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 1,371 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 1,555 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 1,338 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -13.9% |
| 2018 | 1,413 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 1,276 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 1,117 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 1,295 kg of oil equivalent per capita | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 1,279 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,271 kg of oil equivalent per capita | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 268.98 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 246.34 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 297.69 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,049 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 342.95 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 1,539 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,461 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 1,276 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 1,727 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,240 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 1,117 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 1,295 kg of oil equivalent per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea
- 85 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1,331 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 86 Armenia 1,300 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 87 Republic of Moldova 1,297 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 89 Botswana 1,250 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 90 Kosovo 1,219 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
- 91 Mauritius 1,172 kg of oil equivalent per capita compare
More energy & mining data for Equatorial Guinea
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -13.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 2.7% (1983)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy use in Equatorial Guinea?
- Energy use in Equatorial Guinea was 1,271 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy use recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,727 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2013.
- What is the lowest energy use recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.34 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 1995.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for energy use?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy use rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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.