Energy imports and exports in Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy imports and exports was 53.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports and exports in Tunisia, 1990–2022
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy imports and exports in Tunisia is 53.1%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports and exports in Tunisia peaked at 57.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, -31.5%, in 1991.
That places Tunisia 45th out of 142 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports and exports in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -17.5% | — |
| 1991 | -31.5% | +79.5% |
| 1992 | -25.7% | -18.2% |
| 1993 | -6.9% | -73.2% |
| 1994 | 4.4% | -163.4% |
| 1995 | 2.1% | -52.9% |
| 1996 | -0.5% | -126.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | -208.1% |
| 1998 | -0.9% | -260.3% |
| 1999 | 8.5% | -1017.2% |
| 2000 | 11.1% | +30.8% |
| 2001 | 21.4% | +91.8% |
| 2002 | 20.2% | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 24.9% | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 23.6% | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 21.2% | -9.8% |
| 2006 | 27.3% | +28.3% |
| 2007 | 15.4% | -43.3% |
| 2008 | 23.5% | +52.3% |
| 2009 | 19.1% | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 20.1% | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 25.6% | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 29.4% | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 33.2% | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 39.2% | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 45.2% | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 47.6% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 52.4% | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 54.5% | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 57.8% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 55.3% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 53.3% | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 53.1% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -6.8% | -31.5% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.8% | 11.1% | 27.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.5% | 20.1% | 57.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.9% | 53.1% | 55.3% | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Tunisia
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 12.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,048 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports and exports in Tunisia?
- Energy imports and exports in Tunisia was 53.1% in 2022, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy imports and exports recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.8% in 2019.
- What is the lowest energy imports and exports recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.5% in 1991.
- How does Tunisia rank for energy imports and exports?
- Tunisia ranks 45th out of 142 countries with data for 2022.
- Is energy imports and exports rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy imports and exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Energy trade, measured as the percentage of energy use. Positive values indicate a country or region is a net importer of energy. Negative numbers indicate a country or region is a net exporter.