Saudi Arabia - Energy imports
Energy imports, net (% of energy use)
Energy imports, net (% of energy use) in Saudi Arabia was -234.72 as of 2009. Its highest value over the past 38 years was -234.72 in 2009, while its lowest value was -5,272.41 in 1974.
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.
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA, http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp) and United Nations, Energy Statistics Yearbook.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1971 | -3,218.03 |
| 1972 | -4,828.82 |
| 1973 | -5,271.90 |
| 1974 | -5,272.41 |
| 1975 | -4,057.43 |
| 1976 | -4,266.23 |
| 1977 | -4,085.87 |
| 1978 | -2,458.43 |
| 1979 | -2,115.58 |
| 1980 | -1,615.86 |
| 1981 | -1,155.30 |
| 1982 | -662.14 |
| 1983 | -447.66 |
| 1984 | -478.33 |
| 1985 | -336.43 |
| 1986 | -522.10 |
| 1987 | -352.52 |
| 1988 | -373.20 |
| 1989 | -376.35 |
| 1990 | -519.47 |
| 1991 | -569.19 |
| 1992 | -505.20 |
| 1993 | -484.02 |
| 1994 | -436.72 |
| 1995 | -433.75 |
| 1996 | -406.78 |
| 1997 | -423.93 |
| 1998 | -408.00 |
| 1999 | -360.94 |
| 2000 | -373.03 |
| 2001 | -340.87 |
| 2002 | -276.60 |
| 2003 | -324.48 |
| 2004 | -284.72 |
| 2005 | -298.90 |
| 2006 | -264.08 |
| 2007 | -284.75 |
| 2008 | -276.00 |
| 2009 | -234.72 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Energy production & use
