Ireland Energy Use per Capita
2,468 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −0.23 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Ireland's energy use per capita declined to 2,467.5 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2024 from 2,467.7 in 2023. The 2024 reading was the lowest in the series, which starts in 1990, and was below the all-time high of 3,714.0 recorded in 2001.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,468 kg oil eq. per capita | 2,468 kg oil eq. per capita | 3,714 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2001 | 2,468 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 32.57 Mt CO₂ | 32.86 Mt CO₂ | 47.69 Mt CO₂ | 20.66 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $131,592 | $112,895 | $131,592 | $707 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Ireland averaged 3,053 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3,714 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2001 and a record low of 2,468 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures the amount of energy consumed per person in Ireland and is expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita. Data are reported annually, with observations dated at the end of each calendar year. The series spans 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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