Energy imports, net in North America
North America: Energy imports, net was -18.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports, net in North America, 1990–2023
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
North America recorded -18.7% for energy imports, net in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and down 432.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports, net in North America peaked at 23.4% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -18.7%, in 2023.
That places North America 33rd 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 North America, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.3% | — |
| 1991 | 11.5% | -13.6% |
| 1992 | 12.5% | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 14.6% | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 15.1% | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 13.6% | -9.5% |
| 1996 | 14.7% | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 16.2% | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 17.4% | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 18.3% | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 19.0% | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 20.8% | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 19.7% | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 21.1% | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 22.5% | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 23.4% | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 23.0% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 19.4% | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 17.5% | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 15.8% | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 12.4% | -21.5% |
| 2012 | 9.0% | -27.1% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | -37.5% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | -46.9% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | -1.6% | -159.0% |
| 2018 | -5.9% | +259.6% |
| 2019 | -10.0% | +70.4% |
| 2020 | -13.3% | +32.8% |
| 2021 | -14.1% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | -16.4% | +16.6% |
| 2023 | -18.7% | +14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.7% | 11.5% | 18.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.8% | 17.5% | 23.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | -10.0% | 15.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | -15.6% | -18.7% | -13.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near North America
More energy & mining data for North America
- Fuel imports 7.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2024)
- Fuel exports 20.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.2% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.2% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.4% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 1.6% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 14.9% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 12,975 kWh per capita (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports, net in North America?
- Energy imports, net in North America was -18.7% in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in North America?
- The highest recorded value was 23.4% in 2005.
- What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.7% in 2023.
- How does North America rank for energy imports, net?
- North America ranks 33rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports, net rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 432.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America 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.