POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: POL and other energy imports was 7.53 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
7.53 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 8.8%
Rank
2nd
of 6 groups
All-time high
8.25 billion constant US$
in 2010
All-time low
239.43 million constant US$
in 1966
Years of data
47
1965–2011
POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965–2011
Source: "World Bank country economists. ". Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 7.53 billion constant US$.
The figure 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 peaked at 8.25 billion constant US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 239.43 million constant US$, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 711.07 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 239.43 million constant US$ | -66.3% |
| 1967 | 430.79 million constant US$ | +79.9% |
| 1968 | 675.47 million constant US$ | +56.8% |
| 1969 | 713.32 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 687.21 million constant US$ | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 288.62 million constant US$ | -58.0% |
| 1972 | 326.95 million constant US$ | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 293.53 million constant US$ | -10.2% |
| 1974 | 421.21 million constant US$ | +43.5% |
| 1975 | 457.84 million constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 942.41 million constant US$ | +105.8% |
| 1977 | 808.58 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 1978 | 898.18 million constant US$ | +11.1% |
| 1979 | 993.65 million constant US$ | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 1.56 billion constant US$ | +56.9% |
| 1981 | 4.33 billion constant US$ | +177.7% |
| 1982 | 3.19 billion constant US$ | -26.2% |
| 1983 | 2.79 billion constant US$ | -12.5% |
| 1984 | 3.31 billion constant US$ | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 3.02 billion constant US$ | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 2.82 billion constant US$ | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 3.14 billion constant US$ | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 3.11 billion constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 2.81 billion constant US$ | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 3.36 billion constant US$ | +19.5% |
| 1991 | 3.31 billion constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.34 billion constant US$ | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 3.84 billion constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 3.07 billion constant US$ | -20.0% |
| 1995 | 3.62 billion constant US$ | +17.7% |
| 1996 | 3.97 billion constant US$ | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 4.31 billion constant US$ | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 4.78 billion constant US$ | +10.8% |
| 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 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 | +177.7% | 1.56 billion constant US$ | 4.33 billion constant US$ |
| 1976 | +105.8% | 457.84 million constant US$ | 942.41 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 554.02 million constant US$ | 239.43 million constant US$ | 713.32 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 611.82 million constant US$ | 288.62 million constant US$ | 993.65 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.01 billion constant US$ | 1.56 billion constant US$ | 4.33 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.83 billion constant US$ | 3.07 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
- 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
- 5 Zimbabwe 1.14 billion constant US$ compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 25.82 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 9.08 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 27.69 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 23.40 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 30.85 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.27 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 325.28 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Pol and other energy imports in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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?
- 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?
- The lowest recorded value was 239.43 million constant US$ in 1966.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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?
- 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 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.