- 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.
Chile Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 92.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 0.1% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Chile Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a steadily increasing energy consumption profile driven by mining activity, industrial expansion, urbanization, and transport demand.
Chile Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 83.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 92.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+10.8%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 92.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the low 82.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2020) is 10.00 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was −7.9% in 2020.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 25 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 Chile is above 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.40 | −0.1% |
| 2022Peak | 92.50 | +5% |
| 2021 | 88.10 | +6.8% |
| 2020 Trough | 82.50 | −7.9% |
| 2019 | 89.60 | −0.6% |
| 2018 | 90.10 | +2% |
| 2017 | 88.30 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 86.40 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 83.40 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Chile 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 an increase from 83.4 GJ per capita in 2015 to 92.4 GJ per capita in 2023, indicating consistent long-term growth. Between 2015 and 2019, consumption rose gradually from 83.4 to 89.6 GJ per capita, supported by strong copper mining operations, infrastructure development, and rising electricity demand in urban centers. In 2020, consumption declined to 82.5 GJ per capita due to pandemic-related disruptions affecting industrial production and mobility. From 2021 onward, recovery was strong, with consumption rising to 88.1 GJ in 2021, 92.5 GJ in 2022, and stabilizing at 92.4 GJ in 2023. Overall, Chile demonstrates a clear upward trend in per capita energy consumption with temporary pandemic-related volatility. Additionally, the country’s energy profile is strongly influenced by mining-intensive industries, particularly copper extraction, which significantly contributes to energy demand. Transport and residential electricity consumption also play growing roles due to urbanization and economic expansion. The dataset highlights Chile’s transition toward higher energy intensity while also emphasizing increasing integration of renewable energy sources, especially solar and wind power. Future trends are expected to be shaped by continued mining sector demand, electrification of transport, and renewable energy expansion. Chile’s energy system is gradually evolving toward a more diversified and sustainable structure while maintaining steady growth in per capita energy consumption aligned with economic development and industrial modernization goals.
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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.
Chile Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 92.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 0.1% on 2022.
Chile Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 83.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 92.40 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+10.8%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 92.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the low 82.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The highest value was 92.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2022 and the lowest was 82.50 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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