Australia Energy Use per Capita
4,751 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −177 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Australia's energy use per capita dropped to 4,750.6 kg oil eq in 2024, down from 4,927.6 kg oil eq in 2023. The figure marks the lowest level since the series began in 1990 and remains significantly below the all-time high of 5,951.2 kg oil eq recorded in 2008.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,751 kg oil eq. per capita | 4,928 kg oil eq. per capita | 5,951 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2008 | 4,751 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 383 Mt CO₂ | 377 Mt CO₂ | 415 Mt CO₂ | 161 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $65,130 | $64,610 | $68,477 | $1,813 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Australia averaged 5,378 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 5,951 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2008 and a record low of 4,751 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures the total consumption of primary energy before transformation into other end-use fuels, divided by the midyear population. It is expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita and reported annually. The series for Australia spans from 1990 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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