Kenya: Net energy imports

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 Kenya

Net energy imports as percent of total energy use

 Latest value 22.39
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 21.18
 Min - Max 16.63 - 25.67
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is 22.39 percent, an increase from 21.47 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -5.90 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 1990 to 2024 is 21.18 percent. The minimum value, 16.63 percent, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 25.67 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Kenya: Net energy imports
 2024 22.39
 2023 21.47
 2022 21.57
 2021 21.90
 2020 20.38
 2019 22.15
 2018 22.39
 2017 22.45




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.

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