Gas consumption per person in Finland
Finland: Gas consumption per person was 1,990 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gas consumption per person in Finland, 1974–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2025, gas consumption per person in Finland stood at 1,990 kilowatt-hours per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 52.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas consumption per person in Finland peaked at 9,016 kilowatt-hours per person in 2003 and was at its lowest, 947.57 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1974.
That places Finland 83rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,698 kilowatt-hours per person | 947.57 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,008 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,257 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,343 kilowatt-hours per person | 4,311 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,220 kilowatt-hours per person | 5,056 kilowatt-hours per person | 7,478 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,063 kilowatt-hours per person | 7,002 kilowatt-hours per person | 9,016 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,927 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,317 kilowatt-hours per person | 7,700 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,612 kilowatt-hours per person | 1,892 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,746 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Finland
- 80 Estonia 2,297 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 81 Colombia 2,196 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 82 Gabon 2,037 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 84 Indonesia 1,691 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 85 North Macedonia 1,652 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 86 Syria 1,646 kilowatt-hours per person compare
More reference data data for Finland
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -5.24 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.9 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 133.54 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas consumption per person in Finland?
- Gas consumption per person in Finland was 1,990 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas consumption per person recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,016 kilowatt-hours per person in 2003.
- What is the lowest gas consumption per person recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 947.57 kilowatt-hours per person in 1974.
- How does Finland rank for gas consumption per person?
- Finland ranks 83rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gas consumption per person rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas consumption per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.