Energy imports dependency in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Energy imports dependency was 34.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
34.8%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
28th
of 40 countries
All-time high
47.8%
in 2013
All-time low
-20.6%
in 1999
Years of data
30
1990–2019
Energy imports dependency in United Kingdom, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 34.8% for energy imports dependency in 2019.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports dependency in United Kingdom peaked at 47.8% in 2013 and was at its lowest, -20.6%, in 1999.
That places United Kingdom 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -8.7% | -20.6% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.8% | -17.1% | 27.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.3% | 29.0% | 47.8% | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports dependency in United Kingdom?
- Energy imports dependency in United Kingdom was 34.8% in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest energy imports dependency recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 47.8% in 2013.
- What is the lowest energy imports dependency recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.6% in 1999.
- How does United Kingdom rank for energy imports dependency?
- United Kingdom ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is energy imports dependency rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Energy imports dependency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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