North Korea: Net energy imports

The latest value from 2022 is 4.9 percent, a decline from 5.14 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is -6.37 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for North Korea from 1990 to 2022 is -11.38 percent. The minimum value, -118.52 percent, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 12.97 percent was recorded in 1990. See the global rankings or world map 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.