Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal) in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal) was 28,515 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
28,515 TJ
Change on year
down 0.2%
Rank
20th
of 30 groups
All-time high
28,558 TJ
in 2022
All-time low
633.55 TJ
in 2004
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Food Processing — Energy Use in Eastern Africa, 2004–2023

010.0k20.0k30.0k2004201320232004: 633.6 TJ2005: 844.7 TJ2006: 2.0k TJ2007: 2.4k TJ2008: 2.0k TJ2009: 4.0k TJ2010: 897.5 TJ2011: 4.7k TJ2012: 4.4k TJ2013: 5.0k TJ2014: 5.1k TJ2015: 5.2k TJ2016: 5.2k TJ2017: 5.4k TJ2018: 5.7k TJ2019: 5.3k TJ2020: 4.9k TJ2021: 5.3k TJ2022: 28.6k TJ2023: 28.5k TJ

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

Analysis

In 2023, food processing — energy use in Eastern Africa stood at 28,515 TJ.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 474.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — energy use in Eastern Africa peaked at 28,558 TJ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 633.55 TJ, in 2004.

That places Eastern Africa 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal) in Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal) in Eastern Africa, 2004 to 2023.
Year TJ Change
2004 633.55 TJ —
2005 844.74 TJ +33.3%
2006 1,953 TJ +131.2%
2007 2,376 TJ +21.6%
2008 1,953 TJ -17.8%
2009 3,960 TJ +102.7%
2010 897.53 TJ -77.3%
2011 4,699 TJ +423.5%
2012 4,435 TJ -5.6%
2013 4,963 TJ +11.9%
2014 5,068 TJ +2.1%
2015 5,174 TJ +2.1%
2016 5,174 TJ +0.0%
2017 5,430 TJ +4.9%
2018 5,687 TJ +4.7%
2019 5,339 TJ -6.1%
2020 4,921 TJ -7.8%
2021 5,338 TJ +8.5%
2022 28,558 TJ +435.0%
2023 28,515 TJ -0.2%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal) in Eastern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2022 +435.0% 5,338 TJ 28,558 TJ
2011 +423.5% 897.53 TJ 4,699 TJ
2006 +131.2% 844.74 TJ 1,953 TJ
2009 +102.7% 1,953 TJ 3,960 TJ

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,953 TJ 633.55 TJ 3,960 TJ 6
2010s 4,687 TJ 897.53 TJ 5,687 TJ 10
2020s 16,833 TJ 4,921 TJ 28,558 TJ 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 17 Eswatini 2,993 TJ compare
  2. 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2,844 TJ compare
  3. 19 Republic of Korea 1,976 TJ compare
  4. 20 Czechia 1,862 TJ compare
  5. 21 Denmark 1,791 TJ compare
  6. 22 Ireland 1,435 TJ compare
  7. 23 Belgium 1,290 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 86 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — energy use in Eastern Africa?
Food processing — energy use in Eastern Africa was 28,515 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — energy use recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 28,558 TJ in 2022.
What is the lowest food processing — energy use recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 633.55 TJ in 2004.
How does Eastern Africa rank for food processing — energy use?
Eastern Africa ranks 20th out of 30 groups with data for 2023.
Is food processing — energy use rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 474.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
86 places, 2,169 data points, 1990–2023
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