Saudi Arabia: Energy imports
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Saudi Arabia |
Energy imports as percent of total energy use |
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Latest value | -191.52 |
Year | 2014 |
Measure | percent |
Data availability | 1971 - 2014 |
Average | -1,154.78 |
Min - Max | -5,272.41 - -186.51 |
Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2014 is -191.52 percent, an increase from -219.74 percent in 2013. In comparison, the world average is -15.95 percent, based on data from 132 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1971 to 2014 is -1154.78 percent. The minimum value, -5272.41 percent, was reached in 1974 while the maximum of -186.51 percent was recorded in 2010.
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We show the energy imports for Saudi Arabia 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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Energy use per $1000 GDP | 141.24 | 2014 | kilograms of oil equivalent |
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Energy imports | -191.52 | 2014 | percent |
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Natural gas revenue | 1.72 | 2021 | percent |
Access to electricity | 100.00 | 2022 | percent |