Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus
Cyprus: Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source was 176.6 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus, 1985–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2025, fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus stood at 176.6 kilowatt-hours per person.
That represents a change of down 14.5% on the previous year and up 456.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus peaked at 1,864 kilowatt-hours per person in 1987 and was at its lowest, 2.36 kilowatt-hours per person, in 2013.
That places Cyprus 66th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,263 kilowatt-hours per person | 892.07 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,864 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1990s | 927.96 kilowatt-hours per person | 178.03 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,442 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 410.45 kilowatt-hours per person | 124.56 kilowatt-hours per person | 639.32 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.64 kilowatt-hours per person | 2.36 kilowatt-hours per person | 151.11 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.36 kilowatt-hours per person | 124.49 kilowatt-hours per person | 364.35 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 63 Iran 203.72 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 64 United Kingdom 198.24 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 65 Argentina 186.9 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 67 Egypt 137.82 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 68 Turkmenistan 125.47 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 69 Latvia 86.28 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for Cyprus
- Fuel imports 22.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 49.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus?
- Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Cyprus was 176.6 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption per capita by source recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,864 kilowatt-hours per person in 1987.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption per capita by source recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.36 kilowatt-hours per person in 2013.
- How does Cyprus rank for fossil fuel consumption per capita by source?
- Cyprus ranks 66th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 456.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.