Energy · Central Africa
Cameroon Electricity Consumption per Capita
226 kWhas of 2023+1.4% vs 2022
Electric power consumption per person, in kilowatt-hours. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Electricity Consumption per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 kWh |
| 2022 | 223 kWh |
| 2021 | 242 kWh |
| 2020 | 260 kWh |
| 2019 | 262 kWh |
| 2018 | 275 kWh |
| 2017 | 264 kWh |
| 2016 | 251 kWh |
| 2015 | 279 kWh |
| 2014 | 250 kWh |
| 2013 | 245 kWh |
| 2012 | 241 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=CM&metric_key=electric_power_consumption_kwh_per_capita" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Electricity Consumption per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Electricity Consumption per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 144 kWh |
| Kenya | 195 kWh |
| South Africa | 3,247 kWh |
| Egypt | 1,493 kWh |
| Ghana | 565 kWh |
| Ethiopia | 113 kWh |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cameroon's electric power consumption per capita?
Cameroon's electric power consumption per capita is 226 kWh as of 2023, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Cameroon Electricity Consumption per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=CM&metric_key=electric_power_consumption_kwh_per_capita with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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