Benin: Energy imports

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 Benin

Energy imports as percent of total energy use

 Latest value 46.59
 Year 2014
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1971 - 2014
 Average 15.34
 Min - Max -14.34 - 46.59
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2014 is 46.59 percent, an increase from 45.13 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is -15.95 percent, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Benin from 1971 to 2014 is 15.34 percent. The minimum value, -14.34 percent, was reached in 1986 while the maximum of 46.59 percent was recorded in 2014. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Benin - Energy imports - Recent values chart

Historical series
Benin - Energy imports - historical chart - 1971-2014




We show the energy imports for Benin and other countries. The measure equals the total energy used in the country minus its production of energy. A negative sign means that the country uses less energy than it produces, i.e. it is a net exporter of energy. A positive sign means that it is a net importer. The numbers are percent of the energy used.
Definition: Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. 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.

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