Australia: Net energy imports

The latest value from 2023 is -214.47 percent, an increase from -234.28 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 24.80 percent, based on data from 67 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1990 to 2023 is -146.54 percent. The minimum value, -237.33 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of -74.9 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Net energy imports are estimated as gross imports less gross exports, both measured in tons of oil equivalents (toe). A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.