Zimbabwe: Energy imports

Zimbabwe: Energy imports as percent of total energy use

: For that indicator, we provide data for Zimbabwe from 1971 to 2013. The average value for Zimbabwe during that period was 10.48 percent with a minimum of 3.82 percent in 2009 and a maximum of 17.64 percent in 1999. The latest value from 2013 is 15.31 percent. For comparison, the world average in 2013 based on 140 countries is -18.89 percent. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

We show the energy imports for Zimbabwe 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.