India Energy Use per Capita
763 kg oil eq. per capita▲ +35.30 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2023 · Annual
India's energy use per capita rose to 763.2 kg oil equivalent per capita in 2023, up from 727.9 in 2022. The reading was the highest in the series since observations began in 1990. The indicator has risen from an all-time low of 323.6 in 1990 at the start of the data span.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 kg oil eq. per capita | 728 kg oil eq. per capita | 763 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2023 | 324 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 1990 | 1990 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 3,154 Mt CO₂ | 3,015 Mt CO₂ | 3,154 Mt CO₂ | 213 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $2,702 | $2,592 | $2,702 | $85 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in India averaged 493 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 763 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2023 and a record low of 324 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 1990. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures energy consumption on a per person basis in India. The indicator is expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita and is reported annually. The series spans from 1990 to 2023, providing a long-running annual record.
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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