Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon
Gabon: Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon, 2010–2023
Source: International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ for explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.9% on the previous year and up 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon peaked at 368.75 million constant 2023 US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 constant 2023 US$, in 2010.
Gabon ranks 40th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 2011 | 0 constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 2012 | 55.50 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 2013 | 98.30 million constant 2023 US$ | +77.1% |
| 2014 | 140.32 million constant 2023 US$ | +42.8% |
| 2015 | 190.37 million constant 2023 US$ | +35.7% |
| 2016 | 172.46 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 62.77 million constant 2023 US$ | -63.6% |
| 2018 | 54.30 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 47.82 million constant 2023 US$ | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 51.37 million constant 2023 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 29.76 million constant 2023 US$ | -42.1% |
| 2022 | 368.75 million constant 2023 US$ | +1139.0% |
| 2023 | 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ | -63.9% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$, 3% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 625.87 million constant 2023 US$, 21% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 82.18 million constant 2023 US$ | 0 constant 2023 US$ | 190.37 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 145.76 million constant 2023 US$ | 29.76 million constant 2023 US$ | 368.75 million constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 37 Brunei 375.79 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 38 South Africa 351.03 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 39 Oman 219.25 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 Austria 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 Croatia 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 El Salvador 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 France 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 Hungary 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 Poland 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 Slovakia 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
- 41 United Kingdom 0 constant 2023 US$ compare
More energy & mining data for Gabon
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 3.39 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 6.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon?
- Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Gabon was 133.16 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023, according to International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 368.75 million constant 2023 US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant 2023 US$ in 2010.
- How does Gabon rank for explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Gabon ranks 40th out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.