POL and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: POL and other energy imports was 19.83 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 19.83 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.9% on the previous year and up 416.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 22.15 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1986.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 43rd out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 3.24 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 2.40 million current US$ | -26.0% |
| 1992 | 2.80 million current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 2.20 million current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 2.20 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.60 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1996 | 3.80 million current US$ | +46.2% |
| 1997 | 4.20 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 2.50 million current US$ | -40.5% |
| 1999 | 3.88 million current US$ | +55.2% |
| 2000 | 4.00 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 3.84 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 4.28 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 4.67 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 7.82 million current US$ | +67.3% |
| 2005 | 9.81 million current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2006 | 15.00 million current US$ | +52.9% |
| 2007 | 14.57 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 22.15 million current US$ | +52.0% |
| 2009 | 14.70 million current US$ | -33.6% |
| 2010 | 15.51 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 19.83 million current US$ | +27.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 2.98 million current US$ | 2.20 million current US$ | 4.20 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.08 million current US$ | 3.84 million current US$ | 22.15 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.67 million current US$ | 15.51 million current US$ | 19.83 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Pol and other energy imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 19.83 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 22.15 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1986.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 43rd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 416.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of POL and other energy imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).