Energy imports in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Energy imports was 1,770 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Ethiopia, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 1,770 kt of oil equivalent for energy imports in 2010.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Ethiopia peaked at 1,895 kt of oil equivalent in 2009 and was at its lowest, 410.14 kt of oil equivalent, in 1977.
Ethiopia ranks 4th 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 479.09 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 440.06 kt of oil equivalent | -8.1% |
| 1973 | 466 kt of oil equivalent | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 463.9 kt of oil equivalent | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 411.18 kt of oil equivalent | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 415.57 kt of oil equivalent | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 410.14 kt of oil equivalent | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 457.44 kt of oil equivalent | +11.5% |
| 1979 | 483.39 kt of oil equivalent | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 501.77 kt of oil equivalent | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 536.27 kt of oil equivalent | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 498.08 kt of oil equivalent | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 525.6 kt of oil equivalent | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 487.68 kt of oil equivalent | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 500.62 kt of oil equivalent | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 582.17 kt of oil equivalent | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 715.4 kt of oil equivalent | +22.9% |
| 1988 | 723.6 kt of oil equivalent | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 768.39 kt of oil equivalent | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 814.22 kt of oil equivalent | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 806.69 kt of oil equivalent | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 540.17 kt of oil equivalent | -33.0% |
| 1993 | 685.3 kt of oil equivalent | +26.9% |
| 1994 | 793.08 kt of oil equivalent | +15.7% |
| 1995 | 902.13 kt of oil equivalent | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 982.27 kt of oil equivalent | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 953.18 kt of oil equivalent | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 983.49 kt of oil equivalent | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 976.72 kt of oil equivalent | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 1,069 kt of oil equivalent | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 1,338 kt of oil equivalent | +25.1% |
| 2002 | 1,396 kt of oil equivalent | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 1,516 kt of oil equivalent | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 1,582 kt of oil equivalent | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 1,472 kt of oil equivalent | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 1,569 kt of oil equivalent | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 1,752 kt of oil equivalent | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 1,872 kt of oil equivalent | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 1,895 kt of oil equivalent | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 1,770 kt of oil equivalent | -6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 447.42 kt of oil equivalent | 410.14 kt of oil equivalent | 483.39 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | 583.96 kt of oil equivalent | 487.68 kt of oil equivalent | 768.39 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 843.73 kt of oil equivalent | 540.17 kt of oil equivalent | 983.49 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,546 kt of oil equivalent | 1,069 kt of oil equivalent | 1,895 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,770 kt of oil equivalent | 1,770 kt of oil equivalent | 1,770 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Ethiopia?
- Energy imports in Ethiopia was 1,770 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,895 kt of oil equivalent in 2009.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 410.14 kt of oil equivalent in 1977.
- How does Ethiopia rank for energy imports?
- Ethiopia ranks 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.