POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Kenya
Kenya: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 2.44 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
2.44 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
3rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
3.38 billion constant US$
in 1981
All-time low
28.28 million constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
POL and other energy imports in Kenya, 1965–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in Kenya stood at 2.44 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 238.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Kenya peaked at 3.38 billion constant US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 28.28 million constant US$, in 1965.
That places Kenya 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 28.28 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 32.32 million constant US$ | +14.3% |
| 1967 | 33.67 million constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 36.36 million constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 35.55 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 39.86 million constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 44.22 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1972 | 54.17 million constant US$ | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 52.85 million constant US$ | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 168.56 million constant US$ | +218.9% |
| 1975 | 52.63 million constant US$ | -68.8% |
| 1976 | 288.67 million constant US$ | +448.5% |
| 1977 | 289.18 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 289.11 million constant US$ | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 340.07 million constant US$ | +17.6% |
| 1980 | 643.10 million constant US$ | +89.1% |
| 1981 | 3.38 billion constant US$ | +425.9% |
| 1982 | 2.33 billion constant US$ | -31.1% |
| 1983 | 2.19 billion constant US$ | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 1.63 billion constant US$ | -25.5% |
| 1985 | 1.21 billion constant US$ | -25.4% |
| 1986 | 928.01 million constant US$ | -23.6% |
| 1987 | 1.07 billion constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1988 | 781.74 million constant US$ | -26.8% |
| 1989 | 693.23 million constant US$ | -11.3% |
| 1990 | 875.22 million constant US$ | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 653.65 million constant US$ | -25.3% |
| 1992 | 611.03 million constant US$ | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 377.23 million constant US$ | -38.3% |
| 1994 | 313.48 million constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 377.97 million constant US$ | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 408.21 million constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 321.85 million constant US$ | -21.2% |
| 1998 | 354.47 million constant US$ | +10.1% |
| 1999 | 596.16 million constant US$ | +68.2% |
| 2000 | 884.21 million constant US$ | +48.3% |
| 2001 | 720.80 million constant US$ | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 676.17 million constant US$ | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 610.23 million constant US$ | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 832.70 million constant US$ | +36.5% |
| 2005 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | +23.1% |
| 2006 | 1.12 billion constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 1.93 billion constant US$ | +58.6% |
| 2009 | 2.27 billion constant US$ | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 2.46 billion constant US$ | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.44 billion constant US$ | -0.9% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 2.44 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 17.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 2.44 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104.35 million constant US$, 23.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +448.5% | 52.63 million constant US$ | 288.67 million constant US$ |
| 1981 | +425.9% | 643.10 million constant US$ | 3.38 billion constant US$ |
| 1974 | +218.9% | 52.85 million constant US$ | 168.56 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33.24 million constant US$ | 28.28 million constant US$ | 36.36 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 161.93 million constant US$ | 39.86 million constant US$ | 340.07 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 billion constant US$ | 643.10 million constant US$ | 3.38 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 488.93 million constant US$ | 313.48 million constant US$ | 875.22 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 billion constant US$ | 610.23 million constant US$ | 2.27 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.45 billion constant US$ | 2.44 billion constant US$ | 2.46 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Kenya?
- Pol and other energy imports in Kenya was 2.44 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.38 billion constant US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.28 million constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Kenya rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Kenya ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.