Switzerland: Energy imports

The latest value from 2015 is 50.09 percent, an increase from 47.05 percent in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 20.74 percent, based on data from 34 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1960 to 2015 is 62.4 percent. The minimum value, 47.05 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 82.28 percent was recorded in 1971. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

We show the energy imports for Switzerland 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.