Energy imports in Benin
Benin: Energy imports was 1,599 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Benin, 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 Benin is 1,599 kt of oil equivalent, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 197.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Benin peaked at 1,599 kt of oil equivalent in 2010 and was at its lowest, -223.34 kt of oil equivalent, in 1986.
Benin ranks 6th of 27 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports in Benin, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 102.73 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 135.39 kt of oil equivalent | +31.8% |
| 1973 | 139.68 kt of oil equivalent | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 144.38 kt of oil equivalent | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 157.88 kt of oil equivalent | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 98.12 kt of oil equivalent | -37.9% |
| 1977 | 117.75 kt of oil equivalent | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 141.52 kt of oil equivalent | +20.2% |
| 1979 | 137.02 kt of oil equivalent | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 140.97 kt of oil equivalent | +2.9% |
| 1981 | -108.76 kt of oil equivalent | -177.1% |
| 1982 | -106.92 kt of oil equivalent | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 109.23 kt of oil equivalent | -202.2% |
| 1984 | 128.53 kt of oil equivalent | +17.7% |
| 1985 | -161.11 kt of oil equivalent | -225.3% |
| 1986 | -223.34 kt of oil equivalent | +38.6% |
| 1987 | -185.39 kt of oil equivalent | -17.0% |
| 1988 | -107.57 kt of oil equivalent | -42.0% |
| 1989 | -89.59 kt of oil equivalent | -16.7% |
| 1990 | -112.26 kt of oil equivalent | +25.3% |
| 1991 | -116.84 kt of oil equivalent | +4.1% |
| 1992 | -51.96 kt of oil equivalent | -55.5% |
| 1993 | -68.73 kt of oil equivalent | +32.3% |
| 1994 | -43.18 kt of oil equivalent | -37.2% |
| 1995 | -4.77 kt of oil equivalent | -89.0% |
| 1996 | 228.09 kt of oil equivalent | -4885.7% |
| 1997 | 343.84 kt of oil equivalent | +50.7% |
| 1998 | 351.54 kt of oil equivalent | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 510.49 kt of oil equivalent | +45.2% |
| 2000 | 537.47 kt of oil equivalent | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 618.33 kt of oil equivalent | +15.0% |
| 2002 | 726.95 kt of oil equivalent | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 821.67 kt of oil equivalent | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 868.2 kt of oil equivalent | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 828.15 kt of oil equivalent | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 1,123 kt of oil equivalent | +35.6% |
| 2007 | 1,323 kt of oil equivalent | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 1,340 kt of oil equivalent | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 1,444 kt of oil equivalent | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 1,599 kt of oil equivalent | +10.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 130.5 kt of oil equivalent | 98.12 kt of oil equivalent | 157.88 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -60.39 kt of oil equivalent | -223.34 kt of oil equivalent | 140.97 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.62 kt of oil equivalent | -116.84 kt of oil equivalent | 510.49 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 963.04 kt of oil equivalent | 537.47 kt of oil equivalent | 1,444 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,599 kt of oil equivalent | 1,599 kt of oil equivalent | 1,599 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 (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- 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 (2024)
- Fuel imports 13.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Benin?
- Energy imports in Benin was 1,599 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1,599 kt of oil equivalent in 2010.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -223.34 kt of oil equivalent in 1986.
- How does Benin rank for energy imports?
- Benin ranks 6th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.