Australia Electric Power Consumption: per Capita data was reported at 9,829.345 kWh in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,933.153 kWh for 2022. Australia Electric Power Consumption: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 10,094.421 kWh from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,972.880 kWh in 2007 and a record low of 8,522.141 kWh in 1991. Australia Electric Power Consumption: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Energy Production and Consumption. Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.;IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/energy-statistics-data-browser;Weighted average;

In financial year 2023, the energy use per person in Australia was 37.9 gigajoules. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the energy use per person was at 37.5 gigajoules.

Iceland is by far the largest per capita consumer of electricity worldwide, averaging 51.9 megawatt-hours per person in 2024. This results from a combination of factors, such as low-cost electricity production, increased heating demand, and the presence of energy-intensive industries in the country. Norway, Qatar, and Canada were also some of the world's largest electricity consumers per capita that year. China is the leading overall power consumer Power-intensive industries, the purchasing power of the average citizen, household size, and general power efficiency standards all contribute to the amount of electricity that is consumed per person every year. However, in terms of total electricity consumption, a country's size and population can also play an important role. In 2024, the three most populous countries in the world, namely China, the United States, and India, were also the three largest electricity consumers. Global electricity consumption on the rise In 2023, net electricity consumption worldwide amounted to over 27,000 terawatt-hours, an increase of 30 percent in comparison to a decade earlier. When compared to 1980, global electricity consumption more than tripled. On the generation side, the world is still strongly dependent on fossil fuels. Despite the world's renewable energy capacity quintupling in the last decade, coal and gas combined still accounted for almost 60 percent of global electricity generation in 2023.

Australia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data was reported at 63,452.266 kWh/Person in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 61,304.320 kWh/Person for 2021. Australia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 61,580.020 kWh/Person from Dec 1965 (Median) to 2022, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,304.695 kWh/Person in 2007 and a record low of 37,480.715 kWh/Person in 1965. Australia Primary Energy Consumption per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Our World in Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OWID.ESG: Environmental: CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Annual.

The estimated average electric power consumption per capita in Australia is projected to reach ********* kilowatt hours by 2025. Both demand from private households as industrial consumption are included in the figures.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to *** countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

The average for 2022 based on 2 countries was 4309.73 kilograms of oil equivalent. The highest value was in Australia: 4889.62 kilograms of oil equivalent and the lowest value was in New Zealand: 3729.84 kilograms of oil equivalent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The estimated average electric power consumption per capita in Australia & Oceania is projected to reach ******** kilowatt hours by 2025. Both demand from private households as industrial consumption are included in the figures.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in up to *** countries and regions worldwide. All indicators are sourced from international and national statistical offices, trade associations and the trade press and they are processed to generate comparable data sets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Australia Energy Use: Kg of Oil Equivalent per Capita data was reported at 5,483.816 kg in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,334.682 kg for 2014. Australia Energy Use: Kg of Oil Equivalent per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 4,793.943 kg from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2015, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,964.666 kg in 2008 and a record low of 3,063.554 kg in 1960. Australia Energy Use: Kg of Oil Equivalent per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Energy Production and Consumption. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.;IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), subject to https://www.iea.org/t&c/termsandconditions/;Weighted average;Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.

In the 2024 financial year, the daily per capita consumption of energy drinks in Australia was around 13.1 milliliters. The daily consumption of energy drinks has increased since the beginning of the measured period, financial year 2019.

Electricity distribution networks form the last link in electricity transport to homes and businesses. Since these regional monopolies provide such a vital service, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) determines their revenue allowances, returns on investment and capital expenditure in five-year blocks. On top of five-year revenue allowances, the AER also makes allowance for returns on capital with the Rate of Return Instrument. In 2022, the updated Rate of Return Instrument sought to accommodate surging interest rates, which protected profit margins despite weak revenue growth. Nonetheless, revenue is expected to fall at an annualised 3.1% over the five years through 2024-25, to $13.2 billion. In 2024-25, revenue is anticipated to remain steady. While most distributors will receive higher nominal revenue allowances, real industry revenue will be stable due to the offsetting impacts of inflation. Looking forwards, distribution networks are adapting to decentralised electricity sources as consumers flock to rooftop solar panels. These technologies create two-way flows into the grid, with distributors opening connections for households to send back excess electricity they don't need. While net energy consumption is creeping up, on the back of steady population growth, energy-efficient devices continue to weigh on per capita use over the long term. To improve resilience in remote areas, distributors are also turning to stand-alone power systems (SAPSs) that can operate off-grid. The uptake of smart meters has helped keep track of residential electricity usage, particularly in Victoria, where the technology has been mandated since 2006. In late 2024, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) mandated a universal rollout of smart meters in the NEM by 2030, arguing the technology will empower customers to track and reduce their energy usage, which will ease pressure on the grid over the medium term. Overall, revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised 2.6% to $15.1 billion through the end of 2029-30, buoyed by structurally higher revenue allowances for the next five years.

Graph and download economic data for Consumption Share of Purchasing Power Parity Converted GDP Per Capita at current prices for Australia (CSPPPGAUA156NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about PPP, Australia, per capita, consumption, and GDP.

Global per capita consumption of coal is about 0.74 metric tons of coal equivalent as of 2015. Australia is one of the largest per capita consumers in the world, totaling 2.77 metric tons of coal equivalent. More and more countries are debating the elimination of coal power plants; however, coal also remains a primary source of energy in many other countries. In some countries like China and India, coal demand has witnessed an increase. The electricity consumption of growing populations in South and Southeast Asia’s is supported by new coal plants under construction and is the main driver of demand growth. In Asia, coal remains popular due to affordability and availability, however, demand will be dampened by expansion of renewable technologies and supercritical technologies in coal plants.

Decline in coal demand

Coal demand is expected to stabilize over the next years as Europe and North America experience a decline to offset the growth of coal demand in India and Southeast Asia. Increasing pressure to phase out coal-powered energy comes from climate policies, coal divestment campaigns, and decreasing costs of renewable and natural gas supplies.

AU: Fossil Fuel Support: per Capita: Total: End Use Electricity data was reported at 88.966 USD in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.700 USD for 2022. AU: Fossil Fuel Support: per Capita: Total: End Use Electricity data is updated yearly, averaging 54.004 USD from Jun 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.966 USD in 2023 and a record low of 35.700 USD in 2022. AU: Fossil Fuel Support: per Capita: Total: End Use Electricity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support: OECD Member: Annual.

This bar chart displays renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) by capital city using the aggregation average in Australia and New Zealand. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Australia Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Electricity Generation: per Capita: Direct Transfer: End Use Electricity data was reported at 0.000 USD in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD for 2022. Australia Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Electricity Generation: per Capita: Direct Transfer: End Use Electricity data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD from Jun 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 USD in 2023. Australia Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Electricity Generation: per Capita: Direct Transfer: End Use Electricity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: OECD Member: Annual.

Tasmania had Australia's highest renewable energy penetration in 2024, at *****percent. Accordingly, Tasmania was the first Australian state to achieve 100 percent renewable energy consumption in 2020. South Australia was the second-highest user of renewables after Tasmania, with the rest of Australia trailing behind. Renewable energy capacity in Australia Australia’s total renewable energy capacity was approximately 63.5 thousand megawatts in 2024, the highest value recorded during the reporting period. Australia’s annual renewable energy capacity has nearly tripled in the last decade. Furthermore, with a capacity of *** megawatts as of 2023, the Stockyard Hill wind farm in Victoria was the leading wind energy plant in Australia. Meanwhile, the Coopers Gap plant in Queensland had a capacity of *** megawatts that year. Electricity usage in Australia There was an overall decrease in the consumption of electricity in Australia from financial year 2010 onwards. Regardless, Australia had a relatively high per capita consumption of electricity compared to other countries. When considering costs, Australia had the highest per kilowatt-hour electricity price for households in the Asia Pacific region in 2024.

These data are no longer archived in the Australian Antarctic Data Centre. These data cover a period of January 1993 to February 2016.

INDICATOR DEFINITION
The amount of electricity (kWh) used at Casey, Davis, Mawson and Macquarie Island stations as measured on a monthly basis and reported in the monthly reports from the Station Plant Inspectors to the Kingston (Head Office) Mechanical Supervisor.

TYPE OF INDICATOR
There are three types of indicators used in this report:
1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system;
2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES exerted on a system;
3.Determine RESPONSES to either condition or changes in the condition of a system.

This indicator is one of: PRESSURE

RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR SELECTION
The amount of electricity used at a station is a reflection of the efficiency of various electrical and systems and the amount of fuel used to generate this electricity.

The amount of fuel used in Antarctica for electricity generation is proportional to environmental impact due to the emissions.

The electricity usage of the station provides an indication of the relative need for electrical power compared with the thermal load of the station.

DESIGN AND STRATEGY FOR INDICATOR MONITORING PROGRAM
Spatial scale: Australian Antarctic stations: Casey (lat 66 deg 16' 54.5& S, long 110 deg 31' 39.4& E), Davis (lat 68 deg 34' 35.8& S, long 77 deg 58' 02.6& E), Mawson (lat 67 deg 36' 09.7& S, long 62 deg 52' 25.7& E) and Macquarie Island (lat 54 deg 37' 59.9& S, long 158 deg 52' 59.9& E).

Frequency: Monthly reports

Measurement technique: The figures are obtained by direct reading of gauges on the stations on a regular basis. The data are recorded in the Plant Inspectors monthly reports.

RESEARCH ISSUES
In the future, it is planned to automate the collection of most of this data.

LINKS TO OTHER INDICATORS
SOE Indicator 1 - Monthly mean air temperatures at Australian Antarctic stations.
SOE Indicator 2 - Highest monthly air temperatures at Australian Antarctic Stations
SOE Indicator 3 - Lowest monthly air temperatures at Australian Antarctic Stations
SOE Indicator 4 - Monthly mean lower stratospheric temperatures above Australian Antarctic Stations
SOE Indicator 47 - Number and nature of incidents resulting in environmental impact
SOE Indicator 48 - Station and ship person days
SOE Indicator 56 - Monthly fuel usage of the generator sets and boilers

Graph and download economic data for Purchasing Power Parity Converted GDP Per Capita (Laspeyres), derived from growth rates of Consumption, Government Consumption, Investment for Australia (RGDPLPAUA625NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about PPP, Australia, investment, per capita, consumption, government, GDP, and rate.

Energy use profiles support effective planning and targeting of energy saving and decarbonising energy supply programs and community engagement.

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) has developed energy consumption profiles for Victorian Local Government Areas. This tool transforms postcode-level source data provided by the Victorian energy distributors into consumption profiles across the municipality.

It provides a profile of energy use by SLA for households across the municipality. Year to year comparisons can show changing patterns of energy use for households and on a per capita and per household basis. The tool also has the capacity to incorporate Commercial and Industrial energy use and trends over time.

AU: Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: per Capita: Tax Expenditure: End Use Electricity data was reported at 0.000 USD in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD for 2022. AU: Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: per Capita: Tax Expenditure: End Use Electricity data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD from Jun 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD in 2023 and a record low of 0.000 USD in 2023. AU: Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: per Capita: Tax Expenditure: End Use Electricity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: OECD Member: Annual.