Net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain
Spain: Net energy embedded in traded goods was 47.05 terawatt-hours in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain, 1995–2020
Source: Kulionis (2021) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2020, net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain stood at 47.05 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 29.1% on the previous year and down 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain peaked at 400.93 terawatt-hours in 2007 and was at its lowest, 20.94 terawatt-hours, in 2017.
Spain ranks 14th 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 | 132.28 terawatt-hours | 90.68 terawatt-hours | 166.72 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 2000s | 277.62 terawatt-hours | 187.31 terawatt-hours | 400.93 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.64 terawatt-hours | 20.94 terawatt-hours | 189.21 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.05 terawatt-hours | 47.05 terawatt-hours | 47.05 terawatt-hours | 1 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More energy & mining data for Spain
- Fuel imports 13.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.3324 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6.94 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 8.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain?
- Net energy embedded in traded goods in Spain was 47.05 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 400.93 terawatt-hours in 2007.
- What is the lowest net energy embedded in traded goods recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.94 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- How does Spain rank for net energy embedded in traded goods?
- Spain ranks 14th out of 43 countries with data for 2020.
- Is net energy embedded in traded goods rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.