Energy imports, net in World
World: Energy imports, net was 14.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Energy imports, net in World, 1990–2023
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in % of energy use.
Analysis
In 2023, energy imports, net in World stood at 14.6%. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3,813.4% on the previous year and up 1,991.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy imports, net in World peaked at 14.6% in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.3%, in 1998.
That places World 13th out of 43 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 World, year by year
| Year | % of energy use | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -0.5% | — |
| 1991 | 0.9% | -258.2% |
| 1992 | 0.8% | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 1.2% | +53.5% |
| 1994 | 0.8% | -32.0% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | -17.0% |
| 1996 | -0.8% | -213.9% |
| 1997 | 1.1% | -247.6% |
| 1998 | -1.3% | -210.0% |
| 1999 | -0.5% | -59.2% |
| 2000 | -0.7% | +43.4% |
| 2001 | -0.5% | -35.1% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -115.4% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | +175.4% |
| 2004 | -0.5% | -343.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -100.9% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | +14566.5% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | +20.4% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | -9.5% |
| 2009 | -0.1% | -118.7% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -141.0% |
| 2011 | -0.5% | -1014.5% |
| 2012 | -0.8% | +63.1% |
| 2013 | -0.8% | -2.1% |
| 2014 | -0.6% | -27.2% |
| 2015 | -0.9% | +53.2% |
| 2016 | -1.1% | +32.2% |
| 2017 | -0.8% | -25.3% |
| 2018 | -1.2% | +45.8% |
| 2019 | -1.1% | -13.9% |
| 2020 | -1.0% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | -0.0% | -97.6% |
| 2022 | -0.4% | +1542.4% |
| 2023 | 14.6% | -3813.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | -1.0% | 14.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near World
More energy & mining data for World
- Fuel imports 13.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.0% (2024)
- Fuel exports 10.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.5% (2024)
- Mineral rents 0.8% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.5% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 3.1% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 16.5% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 3,558 kWh per capita (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy imports, net in World?
- Energy imports, net in World was 14.6% in 2023, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest energy imports, net recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 2023.
- What is the lowest energy imports, net recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.3% in 1998.
- How does World rank for energy imports, net?
- World ranks 13th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
- Is energy imports, net rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,991.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World 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.