Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) was 15.93 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 15.93 for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.2% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 37.4 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.8, in 2020.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 23rd out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.72 | — |
| 2011 | 21.6 | +46.8% |
| 2012 | 23.13 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 24.37 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 23.36 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 6.8 | -70.9% |
| 2016 | 8.38 | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 9.6 | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 13.16 | +37.1% |
| 2019 | 6.61 | -49.8% |
| 2020 | 5.8 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 13.38 | +130.8% |
| 2022 | 37.4 | +179.5% |
| 2023 | 19.96 | -46.6% |
| 2024 | 15.93 | -20.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15.17 | 6.61 | 24.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.49 | 5.8 | 37.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
More energy & mining data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fuel imports 23.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 16.1% (2024)
- Fuel exports 40.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 25.8% (2024)
- Mineral rents 2.9% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.5% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 10.0% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 17.4% (2024)
- Electric power consumption 376.79 kWh per capita (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) in Sub-Saharan Africa was 15.93 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 37.4 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8 in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 23rd out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) (billions of nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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