POL and other energy imports in Africa
Africa: POL and other energy imports was 10.59 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
10.59 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 6.9%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
58.17 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
658.04 million constant US$
in 1966
Years of data
47
1965–2011
POL and other energy imports in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Africa recorded 10.59 billion constant US$ for pol and other energy imports in 2011.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Africa peaked at 58.17 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 658.04 million constant US$, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.07 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 658.04 million constant US$ | -38.7% |
| 1967 | 776.25 million constant US$ | +18.0% |
| 1968 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +39.9% |
| 1969 | 1.81 billion constant US$ | +66.4% |
| 1970 | 2.30 billion constant US$ | +27.4% |
| 1971 | 1.81 billion constant US$ | -21.3% |
| 1972 | 1.91 billion constant US$ | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 1.65 billion constant US$ | -13.5% |
| 1974 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | +29.6% |
| 1975 | 2.91 billion constant US$ | +35.6% |
| 1976 | 3.62 billion constant US$ | +24.3% |
| 1977 | 3.02 billion constant US$ | -16.4% |
| 1978 | 2.69 billion constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 2.54 billion constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 3.61 billion constant US$ | +41.9% |
| 1981 | 6.40 billion constant US$ | +77.5% |
| 1982 | 4.94 billion constant US$ | -22.8% |
| 1983 | 4.63 billion constant US$ | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 5.40 billion constant US$ | +16.5% |
| 1985 | 5.10 billion constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 4.97 billion constant US$ | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 6.31 billion constant US$ | +26.8% |
| 1988 | 8.02 billion constant US$ | +27.2% |
| 1989 | 6.58 billion constant US$ | -18.0% |
| 1990 | 7.25 billion constant US$ | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 7.36 billion constant US$ | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 7.88 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 8.05 billion constant US$ | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 7.21 billion constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 10.33 billion constant US$ | +43.3% |
| 1996 | 10.25 billion constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 11.07 billion constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 12.24 billion constant US$ | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 14.94 billion constant US$ | +22.1% |
| 2000 | 16.16 billion constant US$ | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 23.28 billion constant US$ | +44.0% |
| 2002 | 25.49 billion constant US$ | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 58.17 billion constant US$ | +128.3% |
| 2004 | 36.94 billion constant US$ | -36.5% |
| 2005 | 8.32 billion constant US$ | -77.5% |
| 2006 | 8.52 billion constant US$ | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 9.72 billion constant US$ | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 10.37 billion constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 10.55 billion constant US$ | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 11.37 billion constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 10.59 billion constant US$ | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.08 billion constant US$ | 658.04 million constant US$ | 1.81 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.46 billion constant US$ | 1.65 billion constant US$ | 3.62 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.60 billion constant US$ | 3.61 billion constant US$ | 8.02 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.66 billion constant US$ | 7.21 billion constant US$ | 14.94 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.75 billion constant US$ | 8.32 billion constant US$ | 58.17 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.98 billion constant US$ | 10.59 billion constant US$ | 11.37 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 South Africa 29.42 billion constant US$ compare
- 2 Morocco 3.06 billion constant US$ compare
- 3 Kenya 2.44 billion constant US$ compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 1.46 billion constant US$ compare
More trade data for Africa
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- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Africa?
- Pol and other energy imports in Africa was 10.59 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 58.17 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 658.04 million constant US$ in 1966.
- How does Africa rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank country economists. ", published as part of POL and other energy imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.