Fuel imports in Serbia
Serbia: Fuel imports was 17.2% in 2007. ▬ Flat
Fuel imports in Serbia, 1992–2007
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel imports in Serbia is 17.2%, measured in 2007.
The figure is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel imports in Serbia peaked at 22.8% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 13.9%, in 1996.
Serbia ranks 73rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Fuel imports in Serbia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22.8% | — |
| 1996 | 13.9% | -38.9% |
| 1997 | 16.0% | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 15.8% | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 17.8% | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 20.1% | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 20.7% | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 16.9% | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 15.0% | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 19.4% | +29.5% |
| 2006 | 19.7% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 17.2% | -12.6% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 17.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14.6%, 1.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 17.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.6%, 1.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.3% | 13.9% | 22.8% | 5 |
| 2000s | 18.4% | 15.0% | 20.7% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 70 South Africa 17.7% compare
- 71 Guinea-Bissau 17.4% compare
- 72 Republic of Moldova 17.4% compare
- 74 Papua New Guinea 17.0% compare
- 75 Thailand 16.9% compare
- 76 Solomon Islands 16.8% compare
More energy & mining data for Serbia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -3.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 5.9% (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel imports in Serbia?
- Fuel imports in Serbia was 17.2% in 2007, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.8% in 1992.
- What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.9% in 1996.
- How does Serbia rank for fuel imports?
- Serbia ranks 73rd out of 196 countries with data for 2007.
- Is fuel imports rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Serbia 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.