Food Transport — Energy Use in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean: Food Transport — Energy Use was 66.6 TJ in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
66.6 TJ
Change on year
down 52.2%
Rank
10th
of 25 groups
All-time high
139.24 TJ
in 2011
All-time low
0 TJ
in 2005
Years of data
23
1990–2012

Food Transport — Energy Use in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990–2012

0501001501990200120121990: 58.4 TJ1991: 24.6 TJ1992: 4.2 TJ1993: 8.4 TJ1994: 8.4 TJ1995: 4.2 TJ1996: 4.2 TJ1997: 4.2 TJ1998: 4.2 TJ1999: 4.2 TJ2000: 4.2 TJ2001: 4.2 TJ2002: 4.2 TJ2003: 6 TJ2004: 4.2 TJ2005: 0 TJ2006: 0 TJ2007: 0 TJ2008: 25.3 TJ2009: 80.9 TJ2010: 50.7 TJ2011: 139.2 TJ2012: 66.6 TJ

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

Analysis

In 2012, food transport — energy use in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at 66.6 TJ.

The figure is down 52.2% on the previous year and up 1,479.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food transport — energy use in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 139.24 TJ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 TJ, in 2005.

That places Latin America and the Caribbean 10th out of 25 groups with data for 2012, 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 Transport — Energy Use in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year

Annual values for Food Transport — Energy Use (Coal) in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1990 to 2012.
Year TJ Change
1990 58.37 TJ
1991 24.6 TJ -57.8%
1992 4.22 TJ -82.9%
1993 8.44 TJ +100.0%
1994 8.44 TJ +0.0%
1995 4.22 TJ -50.0%
1996 4.22 TJ +0.0%
1997 4.22 TJ +0.0%
1998 4.22 TJ +0.0%
1999 4.22 TJ +0.0%
2000 4.22 TJ +0.0%
2001 4.22 TJ +0.0%
2002 4.22 TJ +0.0%
2003 5.99 TJ +42.0%
2004 4.22 TJ -29.6%
2005 0 TJ -100.0%
2006 0 TJ
2007 0 TJ
2008 25.31 TJ
2009 80.91 TJ +219.7%
2010 50.7 TJ -37.3%
2011 139.24 TJ +174.6%
2012 66.6 TJ -52.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12.52 TJ 4.22 TJ 58.37 TJ 10
2000s 12.91 TJ 0 TJ 80.91 TJ 10
2010s 85.52 TJ 50.7 TJ 139.24 TJ 3

Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean

  1. 7 OECD 68.12 TJ compare
  2. 8 Colombia 66.6 TJ compare
  3. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 62.2 TJ compare
  4. 10 Zimbabwe 55.65 TJ compare
  5. 11 Nepal 39.99 TJ compare
  6. 12 Uzbekistan 25.15 TJ
  7. 13 Hungary 22.77 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food transport — energy use in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Food transport — energy use in Latin America and the Caribbean was 66.6 TJ in 2012, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food transport — energy use recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The highest recorded value was 139.24 TJ in 2011.
What is the lowest food transport — energy use recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The lowest recorded value was 0 TJ in 2005.
How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for food transport — energy use?
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 10th out of 25 groups with data for 2012.
Is food transport — energy use rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,479.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Transport — Energy Use (Coal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Transport — Energy Use (Coal)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
65 places, 1,438 data points, 1990–2023
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