POL and other energy imports in South Africa
South Africa: POL and other energy imports was 29.42 billion constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
29.42 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 41.9%
World rank
1st
of 41 countries
All-time high
50.66 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
345.47 million constant US$
in 1967
Years of data
40
1965–2004
POL and other energy imports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pol and other energy imports in South Africa is 29.42 billion constant US$, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 41.9% on the previous year and up 2,276.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in South Africa peaked at 50.66 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 345.47 million constant US$, in 1967.
South Africa ranks 1st of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 361.70 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 418.60 million constant US$ | +15.7% |
| 1967 | 345.47 million constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 1968 | 410.86 million constant US$ | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +166.4% |
| 1970 | 911.99 million constant US$ | -16.7% |
| 1971 | 893.49 million constant US$ | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 892.54 million constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 760.93 million constant US$ | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 1.18 billion constant US$ | +55.7% |
| 1975 | 1.84 billion constant US$ | +55.6% |
| 1976 | 2.09 billion constant US$ | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 1.54 billion constant US$ | -26.5% |
| 1978 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | -32.7% |
| 1979 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | +39.1% |
| 1981 | 1.31 billion constant US$ | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 924.18 million constant US$ | -29.2% |
| 1983 | 1.07 billion constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 973.83 million constant US$ | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 860.28 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 870.76 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 871.15 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1.14 billion constant US$ | +31.2% |
| 1989 | 1.31 billion constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 1.45 billion constant US$ | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 1.52 billion constant US$ | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.70 billion constant US$ | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 970.28 million constant US$ | -42.8% |
| 1994 | 1.24 billion constant US$ | +27.6% |
| 1995 | 3.57 billion constant US$ | +188.3% |
| 1996 | 3.29 billion constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 2.97 billion constant US$ | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 2.71 billion constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 6.10 billion constant US$ | +125.0% |
| 2000 | 7.04 billion constant US$ | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 15.60 billion constant US$ | +121.7% |
| 2002 | 18.26 billion constant US$ | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 50.66 billion constant US$ | +177.5% |
| 2004 | 29.42 billion constant US$ | -41.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 526.20 million constant US$ | 345.47 million constant US$ | 1.09 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 1.22 billion constant US$ | 760.93 million constant US$ | 2.09 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.08 billion constant US$ | 860.28 million constant US$ | 1.42 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.55 billion constant US$ | 970.28 million constant US$ | 6.10 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.19 billion constant US$ | 7.04 billion constant US$ | 50.66 billion constant US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in South Africa?
- Pol and other energy imports in South Africa was 29.42 billion constant US$ in 2004, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 50.66 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 345.47 million constant US$ in 1967.
- How does South Africa rank for pol and other energy imports?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 41 countries with data for 2004.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,276.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.