- 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.
Taiwan Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 4.7% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Taiwan Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a high but gradually declining energy consumption profile driven by industrial manufacturing electronics production and export oriented economic activity.
Taiwan Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 204.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (−7.3%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 207.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2021 and the low 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2023) is 17.90 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +6.1% in 2021.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Taiwan ranks 13 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 Taiwan 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 Trough | 189.3 | −4.7% |
| 2022 | 198.7 | −4.1% |
| 2021Peak | 207.2 | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 195.2 | −3.1% |
| 2019 | 201.5 | −2.1% |
| 2018 | 205.9 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 204 | −0.2% |
| 2016 | 204.4 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 204.1 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Taiwan 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 decreased from 204.1 GJ per capita in 2015 to 189.3 GJ in 2023 indicating a mild downward long term trend. Between 2015 and 2019 consumption remained relatively stable fluctuating between 201.5 and 205.9 GJ per capita supported by strong semiconductor production industrial output and export demand. In 2020 consumption declined to 195.2 GJ per capita due to pandemic related disruptions affecting global supply chains and manufacturing exports. In 2021 consumption rebounded to 207.2 GJ per capita reflecting strong recovery in electronics and semiconductor industries followed by a decline to 198.7 GJ in 2022 due to global demand moderation and energy efficiency improvements. In 2023 consumption further declined to 189.3 GJ per capita indicating structural efficiency gains and shifting industrial composition. Overall Taiwan exhibits a high per capita energy consumption profile driven by advanced manufacturing though the gradual downward trend suggests improving energy efficiency and partial decoupling of energy use from economic output. Additionally Taiwan’s energy consumption is heavily influenced by its semiconductor and electronics sector which remains globally dominant yet increasingly optimized for efficiency. The dataset highlights structural transitions toward cleaner production technologies and improved industrial energy management. Future trends are expected to be shaped by renewable integration energy efficiency policies and global demand cycles for high technology exports. The overall outlook suggests moderate stabilization in energy use with continued emphasis on sustainability and industrial upgrading while maintaining strong global competitiveness in high value manufacturing sectors.
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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.
Taiwan Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, down 4.7% on 2022.
Taiwan Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 204.1 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (−7.3%), an average of −0.9% a year. The series high was 207.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2021 and the low 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023.
The highest value was 207.2 Gigajoule per Capita in 2021 and the lowest was 189.3 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023.
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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