Energy imports, net in Estonia
Estonia: Energy imports, net was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports, net in Estonia, 1990–2023
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy imports, net in Estonia is 3.8%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.8% on the previous year and down 76.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports, net in Estonia peaked at 42.0% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2018.
That places Estonia 96th out of 142 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy imports, net in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42.0% | — |
| 1991 | 40.1% | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 35.8% | -10.7% |
| 1993 | 37.6% | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 35.4% | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 30.9% | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 31.0% | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 38.4% | +24.1% |
| 1999 | 36.2% | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 34.7% | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 34.4% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 32.9% | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 30.1% | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 31.1% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 27.8% | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 31.6% | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 25.7% | -18.8% |
| 2008 | 28.8% | +12.2% |
| 2009 | 28.3% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 15.4% | -45.6% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 22.5% | +56.8% |
| 2013 | 15.8% | -29.5% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 12.0% | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 8.6% | -28.5% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | -44.0% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | -69.6% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | +249.4% |
| 2020 | 11.5% | +124.4% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | -85.3% |
| 2022 | 6.8% | +303.9% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -44.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.1% | 30.9% | 42.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.5% | 25.7% | 34.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.3% | 1.5% | 22.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 1.7% | 11.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 93 Zambia 9.0% compare
- 94 Niger 5.4% compare
- 95 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 4.9% compare
- 97 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.6% compare
- 98 Uzbekistan 1.5% compare
- 99 Argentina 0.4% compare
More energy & mining data for Estonia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -5.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- 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 (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports, net in Estonia?
- Energy imports, net in Estonia was 3.8% in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.0% in 1990.
- What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2018.
- How does Estonia rank for energy imports, net?
- Estonia ranks 96th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports, net rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as part of Energy imports, net (% of energy use). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net energy imports are estimated as gross imports less gross exports, both measured in tons of oil equivalents (toe). 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.