Energy imports in Cameroon
Cameroon: Energy imports was -1,296 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Cameroon, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
In 2010, energy imports in Cameroon stood at -1,296 kt of oil equivalent.
The figure is up 32.9% on the previous year and up 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Cameroon peaked at 425.24 kt of oil equivalent in 1977 and was at its lowest, -8,103 kt of oil equivalent, in 1984.
Cameroon ranks 17th of 27 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.
Energy imports in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 242.76 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 253.98 kt of oil equivalent | +4.6% |
| 1973 | 263.9 kt of oil equivalent | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 274.02 kt of oil equivalent | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 345.78 kt of oil equivalent | +26.2% |
| 1976 | 322.57 kt of oil equivalent | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 425.24 kt of oil equivalent | +31.8% |
| 1978 | -23.2 kt of oil equivalent | -105.5% |
| 1979 | -1,501 kt of oil equivalent | +6369.5% |
| 1980 | -3,052 kt of oil equivalent | +103.4% |
| 1981 | -4,231 kt of oil equivalent | +38.6% |
| 1982 | -5,033 kt of oil equivalent | +19.0% |
| 1983 | -5,215 kt of oil equivalent | +3.6% |
| 1984 | -8,103 kt of oil equivalent | +55.4% |
| 1985 | -8,026 kt of oil equivalent | -1.0% |
| 1986 | -7,900 kt of oil equivalent | -1.6% |
| 1987 | -7,971 kt of oil equivalent | +0.9% |
| 1988 | -7,265 kt of oil equivalent | -8.8% |
| 1989 | -6,652 kt of oil equivalent | -8.4% |
| 1990 | -5,995 kt of oil equivalent | -9.9% |
| 1991 | -5,698 kt of oil equivalent | -4.9% |
| 1992 | -5,754 kt of oil equivalent | +1.0% |
| 1993 | -5,190 kt of oil equivalent | -9.8% |
| 1994 | -5,046 kt of oil equivalent | -2.8% |
| 1995 | -4,300 kt of oil equivalent | -14.8% |
| 1996 | -4,637 kt of oil equivalent | +7.8% |
| 1997 | -5,073 kt of oil equivalent | +9.4% |
| 1998 | -5,248 kt of oil equivalent | +3.4% |
| 1999 | -4,941 kt of oil equivalent | -5.8% |
| 2000 | -4,835 kt of oil equivalent | -2.1% |
| 2001 | -4,311 kt of oil equivalent | -10.8% |
| 2002 | -4,505 kt of oil equivalent | +4.5% |
| 2003 | -4,123 kt of oil equivalent | -8.5% |
| 2004 | -3,838 kt of oil equivalent | -6.9% |
| 2005 | -3,513 kt of oil equivalent | -8.5% |
| 2006 | -3,537 kt of oil equivalent | +0.7% |
| 2007 | -2,906 kt of oil equivalent | -17.8% |
| 2008 | -2,907 kt of oil equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2009 | -1,931 kt of oil equivalent | -33.6% |
| 2010 | -1,296 kt of oil equivalent | -32.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 67.16 kt of oil equivalent | -1,501 kt of oil equivalent | 425.24 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -6,345 kt of oil equivalent | -8,103 kt of oil equivalent | -3,052 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | -5,188 kt of oil equivalent | -5,995 kt of oil equivalent | -4,300 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -3,641 kt of oil equivalent | -4,835 kt of oil equivalent | -1,931 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -1,296 kt of oil equivalent | -1,296 kt of oil equivalent | -1,296 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 14 Eritrea 163.57 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 15 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -322.07 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 16 Côte d'Ivoire -877.27 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 18 Mozambique -2,291 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 19 Gabon -12,169 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 20 Egypt -15,114 kt of oil equivalent compare
More energy & mining data for Cameroon
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (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)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 24.2% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 2.2% (2023)
- Gas production 27.35 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Cameroon?
- Energy imports in Cameroon was -1,296 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 425.24 kt of oil equivalent in 1977.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was -8,103 kt of oil equivalent in 1984.
- How does Cameroon rank for energy imports?
- Cameroon ranks 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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About this data
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.