Energy imports in Algeria
Algeria: Energy imports was -110,148 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ▼ Falling
Energy imports in Algeria, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy imports in Algeria is -110,148 kt of oil equivalent, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Algeria peaked at -38,042 kt of oil equivalent in 1971 and was at its lowest, -134,328 kt of oil equivalent, in 2005.
That places Algeria 26th out of 27 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Energy imports in Algeria, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -38,042 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | -50,714 kt of oil equivalent | +33.3% |
| 1973 | -51,667 kt of oil equivalent | +1.9% |
| 1974 | -48,081 kt of oil equivalent | -6.9% |
| 1975 | -47,518 kt of oil equivalent | -1.2% |
| 1976 | -52,484 kt of oil equivalent | +10.5% |
| 1977 | -55,027 kt of oil equivalent | +4.8% |
| 1978 | -60,824 kt of oil equivalent | +10.5% |
| 1979 | -64,780 kt of oil equivalent | +6.5% |
| 1980 | -54,531 kt of oil equivalent | -15.8% |
| 1981 | -55,003 kt of oil equivalent | +0.9% |
| 1982 | -51,469 kt of oil equivalent | -6.4% |
| 1983 | -56,953 kt of oil equivalent | +10.7% |
| 1984 | -60,039 kt of oil equivalent | +5.4% |
| 1985 | -63,013 kt of oil equivalent | +5.0% |
| 1986 | -64,064 kt of oil equivalent | +1.7% |
| 1987 | -69,010 kt of oil equivalent | +7.7% |
| 1988 | -70,074 kt of oil equivalent | +1.5% |
| 1989 | -74,059 kt of oil equivalent | +5.7% |
| 1990 | -77,922 kt of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 1991 | -79,113 kt of oil equivalent | +1.5% |
| 1992 | -80,085 kt of oil equivalent | +1.2% |
| 1993 | -80,816 kt of oil equivalent | +0.9% |
| 1994 | -77,370 kt of oil equivalent | -4.3% |
| 1995 | -82,628 kt of oil equivalent | +6.8% |
| 1996 | -89,178 kt of oil equivalent | +7.9% |
| 1997 | -97,592 kt of oil equivalent | +9.4% |
| 1998 | -102,201 kt of oil equivalent | +4.7% |
| 1999 | -110,399 kt of oil equivalent | +8.0% |
| 2000 | -115,224 kt of oil equivalent | +4.4% |
| 2001 | -109,707 kt of oil equivalent | -4.8% |
| 2002 | -114,365 kt of oil equivalent | +4.2% |
| 2003 | -124,615 kt of oil equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2004 | -126,913 kt of oil equivalent | +1.8% |
| 2005 | -134,328 kt of oil equivalent | +5.8% |
| 2006 | -130,279 kt of oil equivalent | -3.0% |
| 2007 | -127,500 kt of oil equivalent | -2.1% |
| 2008 | -124,617 kt of oil equivalent | -2.3% |
| 2009 | -111,990 kt of oil equivalent | -10.1% |
| 2010 | -110,148 kt of oil equivalent | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -52,126 kt of oil equivalent | -64,780 kt of oil equivalent | -38,042 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -61,822 kt of oil equivalent | -74,059 kt of oil equivalent | -51,469 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | -87,730 kt of oil equivalent | -110,399 kt of oil equivalent | -77,370 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -121,954 kt of oil equivalent | -134,328 kt of oil equivalent | -109,707 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -110,148 kt of oil equivalent | -110,148 kt of oil equivalent | -110,148 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
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- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- 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 (2025)
- Fuel imports 4.2% (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Algeria?
- Energy imports in Algeria was -110,148 kt of oil equivalent in 2010, according to International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook.
- What is the highest energy imports recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was -38,042 kt of oil equivalent in 1971.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -134,328 kt of oil equivalent in 2005.
- How does Algeria rank for energy imports?
- Algeria ranks 26th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook, published as part of Energy imports (kt of oil equivalent). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.