Fuel imports in Tajikistan

Tajikistan: Fuel imports was 5.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5.1%
Change on year
down 73.4%
World rank
180th
of 196 countries
All-time high
37.5%
in 2000
All-time low
5.1%
in 2023
Years of data
11
2000–2023

Fuel imports in Tajikistan, 2000–2023

102030402000201120232000: 37.5 % of merchandise imports2014: 18.2 % of merchandise imports2015: 16.2 % of merchandise imports2016: 15.6 % of merchandise imports2017: 8.5 % of merchandise imports2018: 5.5 % of merchandise imports2019: 17.9 % of merchandise imports2020: 16.8 % of merchandise imports2021: 17.3 % of merchandise imports2022: 19.1 % of merchandise imports2023: 5.1 % of merchandise imports

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fuel imports in Tajikistan is 5.1%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 73.4% on the previous year and down 72.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fuel imports in Tajikistan peaked at 37.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.1%, in 2023.

Tajikistan ranks 180th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Fuel imports in Tajikistan, year by year

Annual values for Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports) in Tajikistan, 2000 to 2023.
Year % of merchandise imports Change
2000 37.5%
2014 18.2% -51.5%
2015 16.2% -10.8%
2016 15.6% -3.9%
2017 8.5% -45.1%
2018 5.5% -35.9%
2019 17.9% +226.1%
2020 16.8% -6.1%
2021 17.3% +3.0%
2022 19.1% +10.6%
2023 5.1% -73.4%

Tajikistan compared with similar countries

  • Tajikistan's 5.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.2%, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Tajikistan's 5.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.6%, 53% of the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37.5% 37.5% 37.5% 1
2010s 13.6% 5.5% 18.2% 6
2020s 14.6% 5.1% 19.1% 4

Countries ranked near Tajikistan

  1. 177 Mexico 5.4% compare
  2. 178 Congo 5.2% compare
  3. 179 Norway 5.2% compare
  4. 181 United Arab Emirates 4.5% compare
  5. 182 Algeria 4.2% compare
  6. 183 Macau, China 3.9% compare

See the full ranking of 243 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is fuel imports in Tajikistan?
Fuel imports in Tajikistan was 5.1% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
What is the highest fuel imports recorded in Tajikistan?
The highest recorded value was 37.5% in 2000.
What is the lowest fuel imports recorded in Tajikistan?
The lowest recorded value was 5.1% in 2023.
How does Tajikistan rank for fuel imports?
Tajikistan ranks 180th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is fuel imports rising or falling in Tajikistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tajikistan 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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Indicator
Fuel imports (% of merchandise imports)
Unit
% of merchandise imports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
243 places, 9,984 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed

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.