Energy imports, net in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Energy imports, net was -11.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports, net in Least developed countries, 1990–2022
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded -11.1% for energy imports, net in 2022.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports, net in Least developed countries peaked at -10.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, -86.1%, in 2007.
That places Least developed countries 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2022, 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -21.0% | — |
| 1991 | -22.7% | +8.1% |
| 1992 | -22.3% | -1.7% |
| 1993 | -22.0% | -1.4% |
| 1994 | -27.1% | +23.5% |
| 1995 | -34.3% | +26.6% |
| 1996 | -35.8% | +4.3% |
| 1997 | -36.7% | +2.3% |
| 2000 | -49.9% | +36.1% |
| 2001 | -45.4% | -9.0% |
| 2002 | -52.9% | +16.5% |
| 2003 | -50.9% | -3.9% |
| 2004 | -59.1% | +16.1% |
| 2005 | -69.7% | +18.0% |
| 2006 | -73.2% | +5.0% |
| 2007 | -86.1% | +17.6% |
| 2008 | -86.0% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | -78.1% | -9.1% |
| 2010 | -78.7% | +0.8% |
| 2011 | -57.6% | -26.8% |
| 2012 | -41.5% | -28.0% |
| 2013 | -40.7% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | -36.4% | -10.4% |
| 2015 | -33.4% | -8.4% |
| 2016 | -30.4% | -8.9% |
| 2017 | -28.7% | -5.7% |
| 2018 | -25.3% | -12.0% |
| 2019 | -20.6% | -18.6% |
| 2020 | -15.7% | -23.6% |
| 2021 | -10.3% | -34.7% |
| 2022 | -11.1% | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -27.7% | -36.7% | -21.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | -65.1% | -86.1% | -45.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | -39.3% | -78.7% | -20.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | -12.3% | -15.7% | -10.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
More energy & mining data for Least developed countries
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2019)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2019)
- Ores and metals exports 15.1% (2023)
- Fuel exports 37.4% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.5% (2023)
- Mineral rents 3.1% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.6% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 8.5% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 4.1% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 287.82 kWh per capita (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports, net in Least developed countries?
- Energy imports, net in Least developed countries was -11.1% in 2022, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was -10.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -86.1% in 2007.
- How does Least developed countries rank for energy imports, net?
- Least developed countries ranks 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2022.
- Is energy imports, net rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.