Energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)

Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income): Energy imports, net was 3.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.4%
Change on year
up 143.2%
Rank
23rd
of 45 groups
All-time high
30.6%
in 1992
All-time low
-8.7%
in 2014
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), 1990–2023

-1001020301990200620231990: 30.2 % of energy use1991: 30.1 % of energy use1992: 30.6 % of energy use1993: 24.3 % of energy use1994: 26.2 % of energy use1995: 29.2 % of energy use1996: 27.7 % of energy use1997: 28.2 % of energy use1998: 26.7 % of energy use1999: 21.4 % of energy use2000: 14.4 % of energy use2001: 11.7 % of energy use2002: 11.6 % of energy use2003: 12.1 % of energy use2004: 11 % of energy use2005: 7.4 % of energy use2006: 6.5 % of energy use2007: 3.1 % of energy use2008: 0.065 % of energy use2009: -4.3 % of energy use2010: -2.8 % of energy use2011: -1.2 % of energy use2012: -2.6 % of energy use2013: -6.7 % of energy use2014: -8.7 % of energy use2015: -6.1 % of energy use2016: -3.9 % of energy use2017: -1.8 % of energy use2018: -4.7 % of energy use2019: -4.1 % of energy use2020: -2.5 % of energy use2021: 2.4 % of energy use2022: 1.4 % of energy use2023: 3.4 % of energy use

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 Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) is 3.4%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 143.2% on the previous year and up 150.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) peaked at 30.6% in 1992 and was at its lowest, -8.7%, in 2014.

That places Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) 23rd out of 45 groups 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 Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), year by year

Annual values for Energy imports, net (% of energy use) in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), 1990 to 2023.
Year % of energy use Change
1990 30.2%
1991 30.1% -0.5%
1992 30.6% +1.9%
1993 24.3% -20.7%
1994 26.2% +7.7%
1995 29.2% +11.6%
1996 27.7% -5.0%
1997 28.2% +1.7%
1998 26.7% -5.4%
1999 21.4% -19.7%
2000 14.4% -32.7%
2001 11.7% -18.5%
2002 11.6% -1.2%
2003 12.1% +4.1%
2004 11.0% -8.9%
2005 7.4% -32.4%
2006 6.5% -12.7%
2007 3.1% -51.5%
2008 0.1% -97.9%
2009 -4.3% -6745.4%
2010 -2.8% -34.7%
2011 -1.2% -57.9%
2012 -2.6% +118.4%
2013 -6.7% +159.5%
2014 -8.7% +29.9%
2015 -6.1% -30.0%
2016 -3.9% -36.3%
2017 -1.8% -53.9%
2018 -4.7% +160.2%
2019 -4.1% -12.4%
2020 -2.5% -38.9%
2021 2.4% -197.0%
2022 1.4% -42.6%
2023 3.4% +143.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2009 -6745.4% 0.1% -4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 27.4% 21.4% 30.6% 10
2000s 7.4% -4.3% 14.4% 10
2010s -4.2% -8.7% -1.2% 10
2020s 1.2% -2.5% 3.4% 4

Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)

  1. 20 Georgia 79.9% compare
  2. 21 Italy 79.6% compare
  3. 22 Portugal 77.2% compare
  4. 23 Belarus 77.1% compare
  5. 24 Spain 77.0% compare
  6. 25 Armenia 76.9% compare
  7. 26 Turkey 72.0% compare

See the full ranking of 187 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
Energy imports, net in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) was 3.4% in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
The highest recorded value was 30.6% in 1992.
What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
The lowest recorded value was -8.7% in 2014.
How does Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) rank for energy imports, net?
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 23rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
Is energy imports, net rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
Over the last ten years it is up 150.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) 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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Indicator
Energy imports, net (% of energy use)
Unit
% of energy use
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
187 places, 5,889 data points, 1990–2023
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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.