- 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.
Vietnam Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 8.6% on 2022. The Primary Energy Consumption per Capita in Vietnam Between 2015 and 2023, highlighting per person energy use, consumption trends, and efficiency patterns reflects a rapidly expanding energy demand profile driven by industrialization, export oriented manufacturing growth, urbanization, and structural economic transformation across the national economy.
Vietnam Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 32.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+53.3%), an average of +5.5% a year. The series high was 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 32.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 17.20 Gigajoule per Capita. The sharpest single-year move was +11.4% in 2018.
Among the 37 countries in this dataset, Vietnam ranks 32 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 Vietnam 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 | 49.50 | +8.6% |
| 2022 | 45.60 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 44.60 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | 44.90 | −0.7% |
| 2019 | 45.20 | +10% |
| 2018 | 41.10 | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 36.90 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 34.70 | +7.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 32.30 | — |
Regional context
Primary Energy Consumption per Capita by country, 2023, Gigajoule per Capita. Vietnam 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 increased consistently from 32.3 GJ per capita in 2015 to 49.5 GJ per capita in 2023 indicating strong long term upward momentum. Between 2015 and 2017 consumption rose steadily supported by manufacturing expansion infrastructure development and rising electricity access particularly in industrial zones and urban clusters. From 2018 to 2021 consumption increased further reaching 41.1 to 44.6 GJ per capita although minor fluctuations were observed during 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic related disruptions in industrial output transport activity and supply chains while overall demand remained relatively resilient due to continued domestic consumption and export manufacturing strength. In 2022 and 2023 consumption resumed its strong upward trajectory reaching 45.6 and 49.5 GJ per capita respectively driven by post pandemic recovery rising transport energy demand and expansion of industrial production capacity across key sectors. Overall Vietnam demonstrates a strong long term growth trend in per capita energy consumption reflecting structural transformation of the economy and increasing development intensity. Additionally the upward trajectory highlights increasing electrification levels expansion of industrial corridors and growing energy intensity in transportation and residential sectors. Continued investments in renewable energy capacity grid modernization and energy efficiency improvements are expected to moderate future growth while maintaining reliable supply for economic development needs. Overall the dataset serves as an important indicator of structural energy demand growth and long term economic transformation in Vietnam. It is also useful for policy planning and regional comparison analysis.
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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.
Vietnam Primary Energy Consumption per Capita was 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023, up 8.6% on 2022.
Vietnam Primary Energy Consumption per Capita moved from 32.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015 to 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 (+53.3%), an average of +5.5% a year. The series high was 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the low 32.30 Gigajoule per Capita in 2015.
The highest value was 49.50 Gigajoule per Capita in 2023 and the lowest was 32.30 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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