Energy Use (Pre- and Post-Production) — Energy Use in Africa

Africa: Energy Use (Pre- and Post-Production) — Energy Use was 132,289 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
132,289 TJ
Change on year
down 9.8%
Rank
9th
of 33 groups
All-time high
146,584 TJ
in 2022
All-time low
13,128 TJ
in 1992
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Energy Use (Pre- and Post-Production) — Energy Use in Africa, 1990–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k1990200620231990: 16.2k TJ1991: 14.2k TJ1992: 13.1k TJ1993: 13.8k TJ1994: 15.0k TJ1995: 16.7k TJ1996: 14.8k TJ1997: 15.4k TJ1998: 16.1k TJ1999: 18.4k TJ2000: 16.3k TJ2001: 18.8k TJ2002: 21.1k TJ2003: 21.5k TJ2004: 27.1k TJ2005: 29.9k TJ2006: 36.3k TJ2007: 46.7k TJ2008: 46.4k TJ2009: 47.2k TJ2010: 81.6k TJ2011: 83.3k TJ2012: 112.3k TJ2013: 118.8k TJ2014: 125.7k TJ2015: 121.5k TJ2016: 63.8k TJ2017: 64.3k TJ2018: 132.7k TJ2019: 112.0k TJ2020: 111.7k TJ2021: 110.0k TJ2022: 146.6k TJ2023: 132.3k TJ

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.

Analysis

Africa recorded 132,289 TJ for energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use in 2023.

The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use in Africa peaked at 146,584 TJ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13,128 TJ, in 1992.

Africa ranks 9th of 33 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15,393 TJ 13,128 TJ 18,448 TJ 10
2000s 31,129 TJ 16,317 TJ 47,183 TJ 10
2010s 101,597 TJ 63,812 TJ 132,685 TJ 10
2020s 125,142 TJ 109,960 TJ 146,584 TJ 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 6 Colombia 66,829 TJ compare
  2. 7 South Africa 63,502 TJ compare
  3. 8 Kazakhstan 45,474 TJ compare
  4. 9 Russian Federation 39,310 TJ compare
  5. 10 Zimbabwe 28,925 TJ compare
  6. 11 Indonesia 24,496 TJ compare
  7. 12 Australia and New Zealand 19,956 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 154 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use in Africa?
Energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use in Africa was 132,289 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 146,584 TJ in 2022.
What is the lowest energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 13,128 TJ in 1992.
How does Africa rank for energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use?
Africa ranks 9th out of 33 groups with data for 2023.
Is energy use (pre- and post-production) — energy use rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Energy Use (Pre- and Post-Production) — Energy Use (Coal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Energy Use (Pre- and Post-Production) — Energy Use (Coal)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
154 places, 4,105 data points, 1990–2023
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