POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Nigeria
Nigeria: POL and other energy imports (constant US$) was 135.75 million constant US$ in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
135.75 million constant US$
Change on year
up 70.8%
World rank
21st
of 41 countries
All-time high
600.09 million constant US$
in 1965
All-time low
27.38 million constant US$
in 1987
Years of data
33
1965–1997
POL and other energy imports in Nigeria, 1965–1997
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1997, pol and other energy imports in Nigeria stood at 135.75 million constant US$.
The figure is up 70.8% on the previous year and up 395.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Nigeria peaked at 600.09 million constant US$ in 1965 and was at its lowest, 27.38 million constant US$, in 1987.
That places Nigeria 21st out of 41 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (constant US$) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 600.09 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 138.68 million constant US$ | -76.9% |
| 1967 | 329.32 million constant US$ | +137.5% |
| 1968 | 561.94 million constant US$ | +70.6% |
| 1969 | 593.15 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 538.90 million constant US$ | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 146.17 million constant US$ | -72.9% |
| 1972 | 172.07 million constant US$ | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 154.12 million constant US$ | -10.4% |
| 1974 | 154.89 million constant US$ | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 279.81 million constant US$ | +80.6% |
| 1976 | 509.76 million constant US$ | +82.2% |
| 1977 | 346.31 million constant US$ | -32.1% |
| 1978 | 419.07 million constant US$ | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 259.06 million constant US$ | -38.2% |
| 1980 | 167.54 million constant US$ | -35.3% |
| 1981 | 153.67 million constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 137.95 million constant US$ | -10.2% |
| 1983 | 115.18 million constant US$ | -16.5% |
| 1984 | 96.94 million constant US$ | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 51.99 million constant US$ | -46.4% |
| 1986 | 91.97 million constant US$ | +76.9% |
| 1987 | 27.38 million constant US$ | -70.2% |
| 1988 | 78.86 million constant US$ | +188.1% |
| 1989 | 46.57 million constant US$ | -40.9% |
| 1990 | 43.09 million constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 40.89 million constant US$ | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 46.96 million constant US$ | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 49.46 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 98.21 million constant US$ | +98.6% |
| 1995 | 124.35 million constant US$ | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 79.48 million constant US$ | -36.1% |
| 1997 | 135.75 million constant US$ | +70.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 135.75 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 135.75 million constant US$, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 135.75 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104.35 million constant US$, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 444.63 million constant US$ | 138.68 million constant US$ | 600.09 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 298.02 million constant US$ | 146.17 million constant US$ | 538.90 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.81 million constant US$ | 27.38 million constant US$ | 167.54 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.27 million constant US$ | 40.89 million constant US$ | 135.75 million constant US$ | 8 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 18 Mozambique 176.47 million constant US$
- 19 Seychelles 155.16 million constant US$ compare
- 20 Algeria 153.71 million constant US$ compare
- 22 Cameroon 104.35 million constant US$ compare
- 23 Eswatini 102.35 million constant US$ compare
- 24 Sierra Leone 55.43 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Nigeria?
- Pol and other energy imports in Nigeria was 135.75 million constant US$ in 1997, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 600.09 million constant US$ in 1965.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.38 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Nigeria rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Nigeria ranks 21st out of 41 countries with data for 1997.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 395.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.