Venezuela: Energy imports

The latest value from 2013 is -178.77 percent, a decline from -166.05 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is -19.98 percent, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from 1971 to 2013 is -342.77 percent. The minimum value, -1066.78 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of -166.05 percent was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

We show the energy imports for Venezuela 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.