Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Philippines
Philippines: Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source was 2,222 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Philippines, 1965–2025
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
Philippines recorded 2,222 kilowatt-hours per person for fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in 2025.
The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and up 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Philippines peaked at 2,473 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.87 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1968.
That places Philippines 34th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.48 kilowatt-hours per person | 4.87 kilowatt-hours per person | 15.8 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 16.04 kilowatt-hours per person | 5.39 kilowatt-hours per person | 38.04 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 144.51 kilowatt-hours per person | 33.89 kilowatt-hours per person | 235.19 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 328.66 kilowatt-hours per person | 232.21 kilowatt-hours per person | 506.61 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 670.29 kilowatt-hours per person | 590.62 kilowatt-hours per person | 797.42 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,298 kilowatt-hours per person | 848.8 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,835 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,122 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,821 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,473 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 31 Thailand 2,305 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 32 New Zealand 2,291 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 33 Chile 2,236 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 35 Israel 2,193 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 36 Morocco 2,034 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 37 Canada 1,706 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More energy & mining data for Philippines
- Fuel imports 15.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.5% (2024)
- Gas production 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 17.77 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 153.4 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 72.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Philippines?
- Fossil fuel consumption per capita by source in Philippines was 2,222 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2,473 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption per capita by source recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.87 kilowatt-hours per person in 1968.
- How does Philippines rank for fossil fuel consumption per capita by source?
- Philippines ranks 34th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption per capita by source rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.