POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: POL and other energy imports was 7.53 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 7.53 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.8% on the previous year and up 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 8.25 billion constant US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 100.75 million constant US$, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 110.99 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 100.75 million constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1967 | 101.47 million constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 113.53 million constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1969 | 120.16 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 148.31 million constant US$ | +23.4% |
| 1971 | 142.45 million constant US$ | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 154.88 million constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 139.41 million constant US$ | -10.0% |
| 1974 | 266.32 million constant US$ | +91.0% |
| 1975 | 178.03 million constant US$ | -33.2% |
| 1976 | 432.65 million constant US$ | +143.0% |
| 1977 | 462.27 million constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 479.11 million constant US$ | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 734.59 million constant US$ | +53.3% |
| 1980 | 1.39 billion constant US$ | +89.4% |
| 1981 | 4.18 billion constant US$ | +200.1% |
| 1982 | 3.06 billion constant US$ | -26.8% |
| 1983 | 2.68 billion constant US$ | -12.4% |
| 1984 | 3.21 billion constant US$ | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 2.97 billion constant US$ | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 2.73 billion constant US$ | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 3.12 billion constant US$ | +14.2% |
| 1988 | 3.03 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 2.77 billion constant US$ | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 3.32 billion constant US$ | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 3.27 billion constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.30 billion constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 3.79 billion constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1994 | 2.98 billion constant US$ | -21.6% |
| 1995 | 3.49 billion constant US$ | +17.4% |
| 1996 | 3.89 billion constant US$ | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 4.18 billion constant US$ | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 4.78 billion constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 4.67 billion constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 4.92 billion constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 5.25 billion constant US$ | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 4.72 billion constant US$ | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 4.94 billion constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 5.00 billion constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 5.49 billion constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 5.72 billion constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 6.62 billion constant US$ | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 7.44 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 7.44 billion constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 8.25 billion constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 7.53 billion constant US$ | -8.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +200.1% | 1.39 billion constant US$ | 4.18 billion constant US$ |
| 1976 | +143.0% | 178.03 million constant US$ | 432.65 million constant US$ |
| 1974 | +91.0% | 139.41 million constant US$ | 266.32 million constant US$ |
| 1980 | +89.4% | 734.59 million constant US$ | 1.39 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 109.38 million constant US$ | 100.75 million constant US$ | 120.16 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 313.80 million constant US$ | 139.41 million constant US$ | 734.59 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.91 billion constant US$ | 1.39 billion constant US$ | 4.18 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.77 billion constant US$ | 2.98 billion constant US$ | 4.78 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.75 billion constant US$ | 4.72 billion constant US$ | 7.44 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.89 billion constant US$ | 7.53 billion constant US$ | 8.25 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 7.53 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to "World Bank country economists. ".
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 8.25 billion constant US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.75 million constant US$ in 1966.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and 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.