Net energy embedded in traded goods in Norway
Norway: Net energy embedded in traded goods was 11.71 terawatt-hours in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Net energy embedded in traded goods in Norway, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Norway recorded 11.71 terawatt-hours for net energy embedded in traded goods in 2020.
That represents a change of up 43.8% on the previous year and down 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net energy embedded in traded goods in Norway peaked at 41.69 terawatt-hours in 2013 and was at its lowest, -41.55 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
Norway ranks 20th of 43 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -9.13 terawatt-hours | -39.59 terawatt-hours | 39.36 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.48 terawatt-hours | -41.55 terawatt-hours | 30.37 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.59 terawatt-hours | -2.54 terawatt-hours | 41.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.71 terawatt-hours | 11.71 terawatt-hours | 11.71 terawatt-hours | 1 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More energy & mining data for Norway
- Fuel imports 5.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2025)
- Gas production 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,206 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 214,403 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 62.3% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net energy embedded in traded goods in Norway?
- Net energy embedded in traded goods in Norway was 11.71 terawatt-hours in 2020, according to Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 41.69 terawatt-hours in 2013.
- What is the lowest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.55 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Norway rank for net energy embedded in traded goods?
- Norway ranks 20th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is net energy embedded in traded goods rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net energy embedded in traded goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net energy embedded in traded goods is the difference in energy embedded in exported goods, and imported goods. A positive value means that a country is a net importer; a negative means it's a net exporter. Measured in terawatt-hours.