- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year.
Brazil Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 2.7% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Brazil Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a moderately stable energy consumption profile driven by a diversified energy mix, hydropower dependence, industrial activity, and transport fuel demand.
Brazil Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 61.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+3.9%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 57.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 6.80 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +4.7% in 2021.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 31 for 2023, behind Singapore (577 Gigajoule per Capita) and UAE (539.4 Gigajoule per Capita). The global figure for 2023 is 77.00 Gigajoule per Capita, so Brazil is below it.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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| Year | Gigajoule per Capita | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 64.10 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 62.40 | +4% |
| 2021 | 60.00 | +4.7% |
| 2020 Trough | 57.30 | −4.7% |
| 2019 | 60.10 | +1% |
| 2018 | 59.50 | −0.5% |
| 2017 | 59.80 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 59.70 | −3.2% |
| 2015 | 61.70 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Brazil is highlighted.
Data definition
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person.
The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita — - Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
The dataset shows values moving from 61.7 GJ per capita in 2015 to 64.1 GJ per capita in 2023, indicating slow but steady long-term growth. Between 2015 and 2019, consumption remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 59.5 and 61.7 GJ per capita, reflecting economic slowdown, industrial moderation, and efficiency improvements in energy use. In 2020, consumption declined to 57.3 GJ per capita due to pandemic-related disruptions affecting transportation, manufacturing, and commercial energy demand. From 2021 onward, recovery became evident as consumption increased to 60.0 GJ in 2021, 62.4 GJ in 2022, and 64.1 GJ in 2023, driven by economic reopening, increased mobility, and industrial recovery. Overall, Brazil demonstrates a stable to gradually rising per capita energy consumption pattern with moderate fluctuations across the period. Additionally, Brazil’s energy profile is shaped by a high share of renewable energy, particularly hydropower and bioenergy, which moderates fossil fuel intensity while supporting stable consumption growth. Transport fuels and industrial sectors remain major contributors to demand. The dataset highlights resilience in energy consumption despite economic cycles and external shocks. Future trends are expected to be influenced by industrial expansion, electrification, and renewable energy integration, particularly wind and solar. Continued investment in infrastructure and energy diversification is likely to support gradual increases in per capita consumption while maintaining a relatively balanced and sustainable energy mix across sectors, reinforcing Brazil’s position as a major emerging economy with stable long-term energy demand fundamentals.
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Definition- Primary Energy Consumption per Capita refers to the total amount of primary energy consumed within a country divided by its total population in a given year. It is expressed as energy per person, typically measured in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) per capita or gigajoules (GJ) per capita, depending on the dataset. This indicator reflects the average energy use of an individual in a country and provides insight into national energy intensity, living standards, industrialization levels, and economic structure. It is widely used to compare energy consumption patterns across countries and to assess trends in energy demand relative to population size.
Brazil Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 2.7% on 2022.
Brazil Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 61.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+3.9%), an average of +0.5% a year. The series high was 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 57.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The highest value was 64.10 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the lowest was 57.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
Included: The data includes total primary energy consumption from all major sources such as coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, and renewable energy sources including wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. It considers the full national energy supply before conversion losses and divides it by the mid-year population to derive per capita values. The indicator covers energy used across all sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, and power generation activities. It reflects both direct energy use and energy used for electricity generation and other transformation processes, ensuring a comprehensive representation of national energy demand per person. Excluded: The data excludes energy consumption after transformation into final energy forms such as electricity and refined petroleum products when considered separately from primary inputs. It does not isolate sector-specific per capita consumption (e.g., industrial or household-only energy use). The indicator does not account for energy efficiency, affordability, or access disparities among population groups. It also does not measure emissions, environmental impacts, or energy service quality such as reliability and continuity of supply. Differences in statistical methodologies, conversion factors, and population estimation methods across countries may result in minor variations in comparability.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Gigajoule per Capita.
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