POL and other energy imports (current US$) in South Africa
South Africa: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was 17.22 billion current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pol and other energy imports in South Africa is 17.22 billion current US$, measured in 2004.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.5% on the previous year and up 325.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in South Africa peaked at 20.61 billion current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 399.24 million current US$, in 1967.
That places South Africa 1st out of 50 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 406.94 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 474.32 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1967 | 399.24 million current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1968 | 582.91 million current US$ | +46.0% |
| 1969 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +197.4% |
| 1970 | 1.39 billion current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1971 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1973 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 2.70 billion current US$ | +61.2% |
| 1975 | 4.36 billion current US$ | +61.5% |
| 1976 | 4.59 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 3.21 billion current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1978 | 2.38 billion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1979 | 1.81 billion current US$ | -23.8% |
| 1980 | 1.65 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 1.92 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 1.69 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1983 | 2.23 billion current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1984 | 2.13 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1986 | 1.88 billion current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1987 | 1.78 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 1.78 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1990 | 2.53 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1991 | 2.21 billion current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 3.55 billion current US$ | +56.5% |
| 1994 | 4.04 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 7.24 billion current US$ | +79.1% |
| 1996 | 7.12 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 7.22 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 5.34 billion current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1999 | 7.04 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2000 | 7.04 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 9.71 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 2002 | 9.68 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 20.61 billion current US$ | +112.9% |
| 2004 | 17.22 billion current US$ | -16.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 17.22 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 230.00 million current US$, 74.8× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 17.22 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$, 116.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (current US$) in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +197.4% | 582.91 million current US$ | 1.73 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 719.40 million current US$ | 399.24 million current US$ | 1.73 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 2.52 billion current US$ | 1.39 billion current US$ | 4.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.94 billion current US$ | 1.65 billion current US$ | 2.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.86 billion current US$ | 2.21 billion current US$ | 7.24 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.85 billion current US$ | 7.04 billion current US$ | 20.61 billion current 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 17.22 billion current 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 20.61 billion current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 399.24 million current US$ in 1967.
- How does South Africa rank for pol and other energy imports?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 50 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 325.6%. 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 (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).