Canada: Energy imports

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 Canada

Energy imports as percent of total energy use

 Latest value -72.53
 Year 2015
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2015
 Average -27.17
 Min - Max -72.53 - 25.02
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2015 is -72.53 percent, a decline from -67.93 percent in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 20.74 percent, based on data from 34 countries. Historically, the average for Canada from 1960 to 2015 is -27.17 percent. The minimum value, -72.53 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 25.02 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Canada - Energy imports - Recent values chart

Historical series
Canada - Energy imports - historical chart - 1960-2015




We show the energy imports for Canada 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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