Fuel imports in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Fuel imports was 27.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fuel imports in Africa Western and Central, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2023, fuel imports in Africa Western and Central stood at 27.6%.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Africa Western and Central peaked at 29.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 1971.
Africa Western and Central ranks 4th of 47 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel imports in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.5% | — |
| 1963 | 6.9% | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 6.7% | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 6.1% | -9.1% |
| 1966 | 4.2% | -31.1% |
| 1967 | 5.1% | +21.4% |
| 1968 | 6.5% | +28.3% |
| 1969 | 6.4% | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 4.9% | -23.1% |
| 1971 | 4.0% | -18.6% |
| 1972 | 4.9% | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 4.4% | -11.7% |
| 1974 | 8.7% | +98.8% |
| 1975 | 8.1% | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 7.7% | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 6.5% | -15.6% |
| 1978 | 7.2% | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 8.5% | +18.7% |
| 1981 | 11.5% | +35.4% |
| 1983 | 5.8% | -49.4% |
| 1996 | 9.4% | +61.6% |
| 1997 | 10.6% | +12.8% |
| 1998 | 9.1% | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 9.5% | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 13.8% | +46.0% |
| 2001 | 12.3% | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 9.3% | -24.6% |
| 2003 | 16.1% | +74.3% |
| 2006 | 13.3% | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 11.1% | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 12.1% | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 7.3% | -39.7% |
| 2010 | 9.9% | +35.7% |
| 2011 | 13.1% | +32.3% |
| 2012 | 11.4% | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 17.4% | +52.2% |
| 2014 | 16.7% | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 16.0% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 17.2% | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 17.9% | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 20.9% | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 15.5% | -25.6% |
| 2020 | 16.3% | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 21.8% | +33.5% |
| 2022 | 29.4% | +34.8% |
| 2023 | 27.6% | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.0% | 4.2% | 6.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.5% | 4.0% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.7% | 5.8% | 11.5% | 2 |
| 1990s | 9.7% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 11.9% | 7.3% | 16.1% | 8 |
| 2010s | 15.6% | 9.9% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.8% | 16.3% | 29.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 1 Brunei 65.9% compare
- 2 United States Virgin Islands 58.5% compare
- 3 Burkina Faso 41.1% compare
- 4 Nigeria 38.0% compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 36.5% compare
- 6 Mali 36.3% compare
- 7 Myanmar 36.2% compare
More energy & mining data for Africa Western and Central
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.9% (2023)
- Fuel exports 61.6% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.6% (2023)
- Mineral rents 1.5% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.9% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 9.7% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 1.9% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 207.97 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 52.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Africa Western and Central?
- Fuel imports in Africa Western and Central was 27.6% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 29.4% in 2022.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 1971.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for fuel imports?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 4th out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.