- 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.
Colombia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 2.4% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Colombia Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a gradually increasing energy consumption profile driven by economic expansion, industrial activity, transportation demand, and improving infrastructure access.
Colombia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 36.90 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+17.3%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 36.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 7.10 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +11.7% in 2016.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 33 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 Colombia 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 | 43.30 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 42.30 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 40.20 | +11% |
| 2020 Trough | 36.20 | −10.4% |
| 2019 | 40.40 | −1% |
| 2018 | 40.80 | −0.2% |
| 2017 | 40.90 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | 41.20 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 36.90 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Colombia 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 movement from 36.9 GJ per capita in 2015 to 43.3 GJ per capita in 2023, indicating steady long-term growth. Between 2015 and 2019, consumption rose gradually from 36.9 to 40.4 GJ per capita, supported by urbanization, transport sector expansion, and increased electricity demand. In 2020, consumption declined to 36.2 GJ per capita due to pandemic-related disruptions affecting industrial output, mobility, and commercial activity. From 2021 onward, recovery was strong, with consumption rising to 40.2 GJ in 2021, 42.3 GJ in 2022, and 43.3 GJ in 2023. Overall, Colombia demonstrates a stable upward trend in per capita energy consumption with temporary volatility during global disruptions. Additionally, the energy profile is influenced by oil production, transportation fuel demand, and hydropower-based electricity generation, which plays a significant role in national energy supply. The dataset highlights ongoing improvements in energy access, infrastructure development, and economic diversification. Future trends are expected to show continued moderate growth driven by urban expansion, industrial development, and increased electrification. Renewable energy adoption, particularly wind and solar, is likely to contribute to a more diversified energy mix while supporting long-term sustainability goals. Overall, Colombia’s energy consumption trajectory reflects steady economic development with balanced growth in energy demand across key sectors, supported by policy efforts aimed at improving efficiency, energy security, and environmental sustainability over the long term.
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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.
Colombia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 2.4% on 2022.
Colombia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 36.90 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+17.3%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 36.20 Gigajoule per Capita in 2020.
The highest value was 43.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the lowest was 36.20 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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