Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao
Macao: Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person was 749.72 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao stood at 749.72 kilowatt-hours.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and up 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao peaked at 3,775 kilowatt-hours in 2005 and was at its lowest, 283.92 kilowatt-hours, in 2013.
That places Macao 119th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,590 kilowatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 3,392 kilowatt-hours | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 3,574 kilowatt-hours | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 3,518 kilowatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 3,774 kilowatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 3,775 kilowatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,948 kilowatt-hours | -21.9% |
| 2007 | 2,585 kilowatt-hours | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 1,922 kilowatt-hours | -25.6% |
| 2009 | 2,329 kilowatt-hours | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 1,564 kilowatt-hours | -32.9% |
| 2011 | 1,181 kilowatt-hours | -24.5% |
| 2012 | 561.75 kilowatt-hours | -52.4% |
| 2013 | 283.92 kilowatt-hours | -49.5% |
| 2014 | 622.64 kilowatt-hours | +119.3% |
| 2015 | 1,205 kilowatt-hours | +93.6% |
| 2016 | 1,245 kilowatt-hours | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 1,949 kilowatt-hours | +56.5% |
| 2018 | 713.44 kilowatt-hours | -63.4% |
| 2019 | 924.02 kilowatt-hours | +29.5% |
| 2020 | 541.67 kilowatt-hours | -41.4% |
| 2021 | 417.62 kilowatt-hours | -22.9% |
| 2022 | 411.72 kilowatt-hours | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 616.32 kilowatt-hours | +49.7% |
| 2024 | 749.72 kilowatt-hours | +21.6% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 749.72 kilowatt-hours is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,115 kilowatt-hours, 24% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Macao's 749.72 kilowatt-hours is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,616 kilowatt-hours, 46% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,141 kilowatt-hours | 1,922 kilowatt-hours | 3,775 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,025 kilowatt-hours | 283.92 kilowatt-hours | 1,949 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 547.41 kilowatt-hours | 411.72 kilowatt-hours | 749.72 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Macao
More energy & mining data for Macao
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 6.19 % 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 3.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Macao was 749.72 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels per person recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 3,775 kilowatt-hours in 2005.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels per person recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.92 kilowatt-hours in 2013.
- How does Macao rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels per person?
- Macao ranks 119th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels per person rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in kilowatt-hours per person.