Canada Energy Use per Capita
7,161 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −182 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Canada's energy use per capita fell to 7,160.7 kilogrammes of oil equivalent in 2024, from 7,342.4 in 2023. That is the lowest reading in the annual series, which begins in 1990, and it sits below the 2006 high of 8,427.4.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,161 kg oil eq. per capita | 7,342 kg oil eq. per capita | 8,427 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2006 | 7,161 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 578 Mt CO₂ | 567 Mt CO₂ | 613 Mt CO₂ | 358 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $55,698 | $55,016 | $56,497 | $2,246 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Canada averaged 7,892 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 8,427 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2006 and a record low of 7,161 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures the energy consumed per person and is expressed in kilogrammes of oil equivalent per capita. For Canada, this indicator is compiled on an annual basis, with the series covering the period from 1990 to 2024.
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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