Energy · North Africa
Algeria Primary Energy per Capita
16,237 kWhas of 2024-4.5% vs 2023
Primary energy consumption per person, in kilowatt-hours (Energy Institute / Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Updated June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Primary Energy per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,237 kWh |
| 2023 | 16,994 kWh |
| 2022 | 16,145 kWh |
| 2021 | 15,809 kWh |
| 2020 | 14,734 kWh |
| 2019 | 16,038 kWh |
| 2018 | 15,754 kWh |
| 2017 | 14,963 kWh |
| 2016 | 15,104 kWh |
| 2015 | 15,430 kWh |
| 2014 | 14,937 kWh |
| 2013 | 13,979 kWh |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=DZ&metric_key=primary_energy_per_capita_kwh" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Primary Energy per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Primary Energy per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2,343 kWh |
| Kenya | 1,608 kWh |
| South Africa | 21,287 kWh |
| Egypt | 9,661 kWh |
| Ghana | 3,075 kWh |
| Ethiopia | 693 kWh |
Frequently asked questions
What is Algeria's primary energy consumption per person?
Algeria's primary energy consumption per person is 16,237 kWh as of 2024, according to OWID ENERGY.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from OWID ENERGY and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Algeria Primary Energy per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=DZ&metric_key=primary_energy_per_capita_kwh with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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