Algeria - Energy imports, net (% of energy use)

Energy imports, net (% of energy use) in Algeria was -177 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 43 years was -177 in 2014, while its lowest value was -1,261 in 1972.

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: IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (http://www.iea.org/stats/index.asp), subject to https://www.iea.org/t&c/termsandconditions/

See also:

Year Value
1971 -1,098
1972 -1,261
1973 -1,071
1974 -927
1975 -861
1976 -833
1977 -780
1978 -700
1979 -589
1980 -487
1981 -451
1982 -324
1983 -332
1984 -353
1985 -355
1986 -320
1987 -349
1988 -335
1989 -357
1990 -351
1991 -337
1992 -334
1993 -335
1994 -333
1995 -340
1996 -380
1997 -406
1998 -410
1999 -415
2000 -427
2001 -406
2002 -395
2003 -405
2004 -407
2005 -414
2006 -375
2007 -346
2008 -335
2009 -275
2010 -275
2011 -249
2012 -213
2013 -189
2014 -177

Development Relevance: Modern energy services are crucial to a country's economic development. Access to modern energy is essential for the provision of clean water, sanitation and healthcare and for the provision of reliable and efficient lighting, heating, cooking, mechanical power, and transport and telecommunications services. Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources. Improved energy efficiency is often the most economic and readily available means of improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Limitations and Exceptions: The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national energy experts. The IEA occasionally revises its time series to reflect political changes, and energy statistics undergo continual changes in coverage or methodology as more detailed energy accounts become available. Breaks in series are therefore unavoidable.

Statistical Concept and Methodology: Energy data are compiled by the International Energy Agency (IEA). IEA data for economies that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are based on national energy data adjusted to conform to annual questionnaires completed by OECD member governments. A negative value in energy imports 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.

Aggregation method: Weighted average

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Environment Indicators

Sub-Topic: Energy production & use