- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 0.3% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita dataset of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's per person energy consumption, highlighting individual energy use, consumption patterns, and long-term changes in the overall energy system.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 151.5 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+8.1%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 151.5 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 12.20 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +3.6% in 2021.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Turkmenistan has the highest value in 2023 at 245.8 Gigajoule per Capita.
Country ranking
Gigajoule per Capita. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
Commonwealth of Independent States average, 2023: 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita. Per-capita values are averages, not additive totals.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Gigajoule per Capita↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkmenistan | 245.8 | −3% | |
| 2 | Russia | 216.6 | +0.9% | |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | 152 | 0% | |
| 4 | Belarus | 112.2 | +1% |
By region
Gigajoule per Capita, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 163.7 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 163.2 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 159.1 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 153.5 | −3.1% |
| 2019 | 158.4 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 160.1 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 154.7 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 154.1 | +1.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 151.5 | — |
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.
Measured in gigajoules (GJ) per capita, the dataset represents the average amount of primary energy consumed per person across the region each year and serves as an important indicator of energy utilization, living standards, economic activity, industrial development, and energy efficiency.
The region recorded primary energy consumption per capita of 151.5 GJ in 2015, increasing to 154.1 GJ in 2016 and 154.7 GJ in 2017. Consumption continued to rise to 160.1 GJ in 2018 before easing slightly to 158.4 GJ in 2019. In 2020, per capita energy consumption declined to 153.5 GJ because of reduced economic activity and lower energy demand. Consumption recovered to 159.1 GJ in 2021, increased to 163.2 GJ in 2022, and reached 163.7 GJ in 2023, representing the highest value during the observed period. Turkmenistan consistently recorded the highest per capita energy consumption among the selected countries, increasing from 201.5 GJ in 2015 to 245.8 GJ in 2023, despite moderate fluctuations. Russia also maintained high consumption levels, rising from 197.3 GJ to 216.6 GJ over the review period. Kazakhstan increased from 128.4 GJ to 152.0 GJ, while Belarus recorded more moderate growth from 99.1 GJ in 2015 to 112.2 GJ in 2023.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a gradual long-term increase in primary energy consumption per capita across the Commonwealth of Independent States despite the temporary decline in 2020. It supports energy demand analysis, efficiency assessments, sustainability evaluations, regional benchmarking, long-term planning, and policy development while providing valuable insights into changing living standards, economic development, and future energy requirements across the region.
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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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 0.3% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 151.5 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+8.1%), an average of +1% a year. The series high was 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 151.5 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The highest value was 163.7 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the lowest was 151.5 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
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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