Energy · West Africa
Benin Primary Energy per Capita
1,897 kWhas of 2023+3.0% vs 2022
Primary energy consumption per person, in kilowatt-hours (Energy Institute / Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Primary Energy per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,897 kWh |
| 2022 | 1,841 kWh |
| 2021 | 1,837 kWh |
| 2020 | 2,427 kWh |
| 2019 | 2,372 kWh |
| 2018 | 2,617 kWh |
| 2017 | 2,446 kWh |
| 2016 | 2,373 kWh |
| 2015 | 2,004 kWh |
| 2014 | 1,879 kWh |
| 2013 | 1,820 kWh |
| 2012 | 1,836 kWh |
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-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Primary Energy per Capita across Africa
View country ranking ->| 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 |
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