Food Transport — Energy Use in World

World: Food Transport — Energy Use was 210,544 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
210,544 TJ
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
1st
of 33 groups
All-time high
220,583 TJ
in 2018
All-time low
37,249 TJ
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Transport — Energy Use in World, 1990–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1990200620231990: 146.6k TJ1991: 147.6k TJ1992: 83.2k TJ1993: 71.8k TJ1994: 60.5k TJ1995: 49.3k TJ1996: 41.7k TJ1997: 50.0k TJ1998: 49.6k TJ1999: 46.8k TJ2000: 37.5k TJ2001: 38.1k TJ2002: 37.2k TJ2003: 45.0k TJ2004: 42.0k TJ2005: 48.0k TJ2006: 56.8k TJ2007: 77.6k TJ2008: 96.3k TJ2009: 108.2k TJ2010: 125.3k TJ2011: 139.3k TJ2012: 143.9k TJ2013: 145.7k TJ2014: 168.4k TJ2015: 181.2k TJ2016: 193.6k TJ2017: 208.1k TJ2018: 220.6k TJ2019: 207.4k TJ2020: 201.1k TJ2021: 215.2k TJ2022: 211.5k TJ2023: 210.5k TJ

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

Analysis

World recorded 210,544 TJ for food transport — energy use in 2023.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food transport — energy use in World peaked at 220,583 TJ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 37,249 TJ, in 2002.

That places World 1st out of 33 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 74,706 TJ 41,657 TJ 147,565 TJ 10
2000s 58,683 TJ 37,249 TJ 108,162 TJ 10
2010s 173,341 TJ 125,278 TJ 220,583 TJ 10
2020s 209,594 TJ 201,079 TJ 215,208 TJ 4

Countries ranked near World

  1. 1 China 71,534 TJ compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 71,512 TJ compare
  3. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 38,144 TJ compare
  4. 4 Uzbekistan 19,172 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 108 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food transport — energy use in World?
Food transport — energy use in World was 210,544 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food transport — energy use recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 220,583 TJ in 2018.
What is the lowest food transport — energy use recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 37,249 TJ in 2002.
How does World rank for food transport — energy use?
World ranks 1st out of 33 groups with data for 2023.
Is food transport — energy use rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Transport — Energy Use (Total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food Transport — Energy Use (Total)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
108 places, 2,943 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

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