Energy imports in Zambia
Zambia: Energy imports was 633.14 kt of oil equivalent in 2010. ▼ Falling
Energy imports in Zambia, 1971–2010
Source: International Energy Agency and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook. Measured in kt of oil equivalent.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 633.14 kt of oil equivalent for energy imports in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 96.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports in Zambia peaked at 840.81 kt of oil equivalent in 1973 and was at its lowest, 309.52 kt of oil equivalent, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 12th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Energy imports in Zambia, year by year
| Year | kt of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 809.66 kt of oil equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 689.42 kt of oil equivalent | -14.9% |
| 1973 | 840.81 kt of oil equivalent | +22.0% |
| 1974 | 765.2 kt of oil equivalent | -9.0% |
| 1975 | 433.25 kt of oil equivalent | -43.4% |
| 1976 | 731.72 kt of oil equivalent | +68.9% |
| 1977 | 474.03 kt of oil equivalent | -35.2% |
| 1978 | 493.21 kt of oil equivalent | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 426.07 kt of oil equivalent | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 469.49 kt of oil equivalent | +10.2% |
| 1981 | 410 kt of oil equivalent | -12.7% |
| 1982 | 328 kt of oil equivalent | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 434.2 kt of oil equivalent | +32.4% |
| 1984 | 382.7 kt of oil equivalent | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 342.82 kt of oil equivalent | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 318.49 kt of oil equivalent | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 516.49 kt of oil equivalent | +62.2% |
| 1988 | 626.79 kt of oil equivalent | +21.4% |
| 1989 | 736.02 kt of oil equivalent | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 481.36 kt of oil equivalent | -34.6% |
| 1991 | 461.86 kt of oil equivalent | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 614.23 kt of oil equivalent | +33.0% |
| 1993 | 432.53 kt of oil equivalent | -29.6% |
| 1994 | 471.99 kt of oil equivalent | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 476.44 kt of oil equivalent | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 428.14 kt of oil equivalent | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 535.97 kt of oil equivalent | +25.2% |
| 1998 | 445.33 kt of oil equivalent | -16.9% |
| 1999 | 309.52 kt of oil equivalent | -30.5% |
| 2000 | 322.15 kt of oil equivalent | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 365.98 kt of oil equivalent | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 422.31 kt of oil equivalent | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 474.99 kt of oil equivalent | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 568.93 kt of oil equivalent | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 585.3 kt of oil equivalent | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 592.34 kt of oil equivalent | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 474.02 kt of oil equivalent | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 572.44 kt of oil equivalent | +20.8% |
| 2009 | 559.79 kt of oil equivalent | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 633.14 kt of oil equivalent | +13.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 629.27 kt of oil equivalent | 426.07 kt of oil equivalent | 840.81 kt of oil equivalent | 9 |
| 1980s | 456.5 kt of oil equivalent | 318.49 kt of oil equivalent | 736.02 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 465.74 kt of oil equivalent | 309.52 kt of oil equivalent | 614.23 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 493.83 kt of oil equivalent | 322.15 kt of oil equivalent | 592.34 kt of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 633.14 kt of oil equivalent | 633.14 kt of oil equivalent | 633.14 kt of oil equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 9 Namibia 1,287 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 10 Botswana 1,167 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 11 Zimbabwe 1,007 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 13 Togo 457.7 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 14 Eritrea 163.57 kt of oil equivalent compare
- 15 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -322.07 kt of oil equivalent compare
More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.0312 % 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 22.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports in Zambia?
- Energy imports in Zambia was 633.14 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 840.81 kt of oil equivalent in 1973.
- What is the lowest energy imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 309.52 kt of oil equivalent in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for energy imports?
- Zambia ranks 12th out of 27 countries with data for 2010.
- Is energy imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.