Energy imports in Ghana
Ghana: Energy imports was 2,596 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Ghana, 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 Ghana is 2,596 kt of oil equivalent, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 12.3% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Ghana peaked at 2,974 kt of oil equivalent in 2007 and was at its lowest, 381.06 kt of oil equivalent, in 1983.
Ghana ranks 3rd of 27 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports in Ghana, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 659.14 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 696.53 kt of oil equivalent | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 739.32 kt of oil equivalent | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 770.04 kt of oil equivalent | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 836.5 kt of oil equivalent | +8.6% |
| 1976 | 746 kt of oil equivalent | -10.8% |
| 1977 | 874.96 kt of oil equivalent | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 852.62 kt of oil equivalent | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 702.23 kt of oil equivalent | -17.6% |
| 1980 | 718.42 kt of oil equivalent | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 832.56 kt of oil equivalent | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 910.58 kt of oil equivalent | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 381.06 kt of oil equivalent | -58.2% |
| 1984 | 590.96 kt of oil equivalent | +55.1% |
| 1985 | 799.88 kt of oil equivalent | +35.4% |
| 1986 | 732.48 kt of oil equivalent | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 956.55 kt of oil equivalent | +30.6% |
| 1988 | 708.56 kt of oil equivalent | -25.9% |
| 1989 | 909.1 kt of oil equivalent | +28.3% |
| 1990 | 899.42 kt of oil equivalent | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 837.59 kt of oil equivalent | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 835.54 kt of oil equivalent | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 968.59 kt of oil equivalent | +15.9% |
| 1994 | 1,056 kt of oil equivalent | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 1,219 kt of oil equivalent | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 1,282 kt of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 1,489 kt of oil equivalent | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 1,961 kt of oil equivalent | +31.7% |
| 1999 | 1,960 kt of oil equivalent | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 1,853 kt of oil equivalent | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 2,180 kt of oil equivalent | +17.7% |
| 2002 | 2,419 kt of oil equivalent | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 2,310 kt of oil equivalent | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2,194 kt of oil equivalent | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 2,092 kt of oil equivalent | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 2,868 kt of oil equivalent | +37.1% |
| 2007 | 2,974 kt of oil equivalent | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 2,597 kt of oil equivalent | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 2,311 kt of oil equivalent | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 2,596 kt of oil equivalent | +12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 764.15 kt of oil equivalent | 659.14 kt of oil equivalent | 874.96 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | 754.02 kt of oil equivalent | 381.06 kt of oil equivalent | 956.55 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,251 kt of oil equivalent | 835.54 kt of oil equivalent | 1,961 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,380 kt of oil equivalent | 1,853 kt of oil equivalent | 2,974 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,596 kt of oil equivalent | 2,596 kt of oil equivalent | 2,596 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 Ghana?
- Energy imports in Ghana was 2,596 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2,974 kt of oil equivalent in 2007.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 381.06 kt of oil equivalent in 1983.
- How does Ghana rank for energy imports?
- Ghana ranks 3rd out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.