Nicaragua: Net energy imports

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 Nicaragua

Net energy imports as percent of total energy use

 Latest value 46.49
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2022
 Average 43.25
 Min - Max 29.80 - 51.53
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2022 is 46.49 percent, an increase from 41.81 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is -6.37 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for Nicaragua from 1990 to 2022 is 43.25 percent. The minimum value, 29.8 percent, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 51.53 percent was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Nicaragua: Net energy imports
 2022 46.49
 2021 41.81
 2020 40.61
 2019 44.59
 2018 41.01
 2017 44.46
 2016 43.17
 2015 46.19




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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