How does Algeria rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy per person?

Algeria ranks 78th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy from low-carbon energy per person rising or falling in Algeria?

Over the last ten years it is up 161.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Algeria data come from?

The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria

Name: Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Algeria: Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person was 14.51 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

14.51 kilowatt-hours per person

Change on year

down 3.3%

World rank

78th

of 79 countries

All-time high

50.91 kilowatt-hours per person

in 1973

All-time low

1.75 kilowatt-hours per person

in 2000

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria, 1965–2025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.

Analysis

In 2025, primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria stood at 14.51 kilowatt-hours per person.

The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 161.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria peaked at 50.91 kilowatt-hours per person in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1.75 kilowatt-hours per person, in 2000.

That places Algeria 78th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	32.38 kilowatt-hours per person	26.79 kilowatt-hours per person	42.74 kilowatt-hours per person	5
1970s	27.44 kilowatt-hours per person	14.28 kilowatt-hours per person	50.91 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1980s	16.8 kilowatt-hours per person	7.59 kilowatt-hours per person	29.35 kilowatt-hours per person	10
1990s	7.07 kilowatt-hours per person	2.54 kilowatt-hours per person	12.94 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2000s	6.93 kilowatt-hours per person	1.75 kilowatt-hours per person	16.77 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2010s	9.94 kilowatt-hours per person	3.32 kilowatt-hours per person	17.95 kilowatt-hours per person	10
2020s	15.38 kilowatt-hours per person	14.51 kilowatt-hours per person	16.85 kilowatt-hours per person	6

Countries ranked near Algeria

75 Iraq 64.56 kilowatt-hours per person compare
76 Kuwait 20.26 kilowatt-hours per person compare
77 Bangladesh 14.81 kilowatt-hours per person compare
79 Turkmenistan 1.33 kilowatt-hours per person compare

See the full ranking of 80 places →

More climate change data for Algeria

Share co2 vs population 0.6335 (2100)
Population growth 1.3% (2025)
Population, total 47.44 million (2025)
Urban population growth 2.0% (2025)
Urban population 35.96 million (2025)
Urban population 75.8% (2025)
Co2 emissions vs gdp 4.23 (2024)
Cumulative co emissions 5.48 billion (2024)
Co emissions per capita 4.23 (2024)
Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 4.23 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria?: Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person in Algeria was 14.51 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest primary energy from low-carbon energy per person recorded in Algeria?: The highest recorded value was 50.91 kilowatt-hours per person in 1973.
What is the lowest primary energy from low-carbon energy per person recorded in Algeria?: The lowest recorded value was 1.75 kilowatt-hours per person in 2000.
How does Algeria rank for primary energy from low-carbon energy per person?: Algeria ranks 78th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy from low-carbon energy per person rising or falling in Algeria?: Over the last ten years it is up 161.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Algeria data come from?: The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Primary energy from low-carbon energy per person
Unit: kilowatt-hours per person
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 80 places, 4,564 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.