Botswana: Net energy imports

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 Botswana

Net energy imports as percent of total energy use

 Latest value 25.31
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2010 - 2024
 Average 34.78
 Min - Max 16.76 - 51.30
 Source The World Bank
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The latest value from 2024 is 25.31 percent, an increase from 22.91 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -5.90 percent, based on data from 137 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 2010 to 2024 is 34.78 percent. The minimum value, 16.76 percent, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 51.3 percent was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Botswana: Net energy imports
 2024 25.31
 2023 22.91
 2022 16.76
 2021 25.49
 2020 32.01
 2019 37.03
 2018 33.13
 2017 29.86




Definition: Net energy imports are estimated as gross imports less gross exports, both measured in tons of oil equivalents (toe). 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.

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