Energy imports in Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy imports was 1,553 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports in Tunisia, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1,553 kt of oil equivalent for energy imports in 2010.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 131.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Tunisia peaked at 2,120 kt of oil equivalent in 2006 and was at its lowest, -3,521 kt of oil equivalent, in 1979.
Tunisia ranks 7th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2,997 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | -2,732 kt of oil equivalent | -8.8% |
| 1973 | -2,655 kt of oil equivalent | -2.8% |
| 1974 | -2,798 kt of oil equivalent | +5.4% |
| 1975 | -3,228 kt of oil equivalent | +15.4% |
| 1976 | -2,173 kt of oil equivalent | -32.7% |
| 1977 | -2,611 kt of oil equivalent | +20.2% |
| 1978 | -3,091 kt of oil equivalent | +18.4% |
| 1979 | -3,521 kt of oil equivalent | +13.9% |
| 1980 | -3,405 kt of oil equivalent | -3.3% |
| 1981 | -3,105 kt of oil equivalent | -8.8% |
| 1982 | -2,933 kt of oil equivalent | -5.6% |
| 1983 | -2,901 kt of oil equivalent | -1.1% |
| 1984 | -2,637 kt of oil equivalent | -9.1% |
| 1985 | -2,389 kt of oil equivalent | -9.4% |
| 1986 | -2,268 kt of oil equivalent | -5.1% |
| 1987 | -1,953 kt of oil equivalent | -13.9% |
| 1988 | -1,683 kt of oil equivalent | -13.8% |
| 1989 | -1,743 kt of oil equivalent | +3.5% |
| 1990 | -781.59 kt of oil equivalent | -55.2% |
| 1991 | -1,463 kt of oil equivalent | +87.2% |
| 1992 | -1,156 kt of oil equivalent | -21.0% |
| 1993 | -429 kt of oil equivalent | -62.9% |
| 1994 | 263.03 kt of oil equivalent | -161.3% |
| 1995 | 474.57 kt of oil equivalent | +80.4% |
| 1996 | 159.1 kt of oil equivalent | -66.5% |
| 1997 | -96.54 kt of oil equivalent | -160.7% |
| 1998 | 39.56 kt of oil equivalent | -141.0% |
| 1999 | 318.16 kt of oil equivalent | +704.3% |
| 2000 | 671.89 kt of oil equivalent | +111.2% |
| 2001 | 1,075 kt of oil equivalent | +60.1% |
| 2002 | 1,108 kt of oil equivalent | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 1,575 kt of oil equivalent | +42.2% |
| 2004 | 1,658 kt of oil equivalent | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 1,633 kt of oil equivalent | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 2,120 kt of oil equivalent | +29.8% |
| 2007 | 1,137 kt of oil equivalent | -46.4% |
| 2008 | 1,875 kt of oil equivalent | +64.9% |
| 2009 | 1,451 kt of oil equivalent | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 1,553 kt of oil equivalent | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2,867 kt of oil equivalent | -3,521 kt of oil equivalent | -2,173 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | -2,502 kt of oil equivalent | -3,405 kt of oil equivalent | -1,683 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | -267.17 kt of oil equivalent | -1,463 kt of oil equivalent | 474.57 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,430 kt of oil equivalent | 671.89 kt of oil equivalent | 2,120 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,553 kt of oil equivalent | 1,553 kt of oil equivalent | 1,553 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 0.7845 % 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Tunisia?
- Energy imports in Tunisia was 1,553 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,120 kt of oil equivalent in 2006.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,521 kt of oil equivalent in 1979.
- How does Tunisia rank for energy imports?
- Tunisia ranks 7th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.