- 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.
Philippines Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 5.1% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Philippines Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a gradually increasing energy demand profile driven by urbanization, population growth, and expansion of service oriented economic activities.
Philippines Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 15.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+20.6%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 15.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 3.20 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was −10.8% in 2020.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Philippines ranks 37 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 Philippines 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 | 18.70 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 17.80 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 17.20 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 16.50 | −10.8% |
| 2019 | 18.50 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 18.20 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 17.90 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 16.60 | +7.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 15.50 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Philippines 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.
It rose from 15.5 GJ per capita in 2015 to 18.7 GJ in 2023 indicating modest but consistent long term growth. From 2015 to 2019 consumption increased steadily supported by improvements in electricity access infrastructure development and gradual industrial expansion particularly in urban centers and coastal regions. In 2020 consumption declined to 16.5 GJ per capita due to pandemic related restrictions affecting transport tourism and industrial activity however demand remained relatively resilient in residential and essential service sectors. From 2021 to 2023 consumption recovered gradually reaching 17.2 17.8 and 18.7 GJ per capita respectively driven by economic reopening increased mobility and revival of industrial and commercial activity Overall the Philippines demonstrates a low to moderate per capita energy consumption profile with stable long term growth and short term volatility linked to external shocks. Additionally the gradual increase reflects improving infrastructure development rising household energy use and continued expansion of transportation networks across major islands. Energy consumption patterns are strongly influenced by economic cycles remittances driven household demand and service sector expansion in metropolitan areas such as Manila and Cebu. This dataset is valuable for understanding long term energy demand trends supporting infrastructure planning and evaluating progress in energy access and economic development outcomes in the Philippines. It also provides a baseline for regional comparison and future forecasting studies while highlighting structural transition across emerging urban and industrial sectors supporting long term sustainable planning objectives in the country going forward.
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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.
Philippines Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 5.1% on 2022.
Philippines Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 15.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+20.6%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 15.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The highest value was 18.70 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the lowest was 15.50 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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