Trade as an energy source refers to the exchange of energy resources between nations as part of international commerce. This can include fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, as well as low-carbon sources such as nuclear, wind, and solar power. International trade in energy is crucial for the functioning of energy markets and for energy security as it enables countries to access diverse energy sources and technologies. Energy trade also supports the global transition towards cleaner, sustainable energy systems by allowing nations to invest in and purchase green energy sources that are low in carbon emissions and environmentally friendly. For instance, a country with little capacity for wind energy generation might import wind-generated electricity from a neighboring country where wind resources are abundant. Through trade, nations can help each other achieve their energy needs while promoting the use of low-carbon, clean, and sustainable energy sources.
Country/Region | Watts / person | % | TWh |
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Luxembourg | 1005.3 W | 83.3% | 5.6 TWh |
Macao SAR China | 862.9 W | 89.8% | 5.2 TWh |
Lithuania | 355.2 W | 67.5% | 8.7 TWh |
Finland | 259.4 W | 14.7% | 12.6 TWh |
Hong Kong SAR China | 191.3 W | 26.3% | 12.6 TWh |
Moldova | 157.0 W | 43.9% | 4.2 TWh |
Suriname | 149.0 W | 28.4% | 0.8 TWh |
Hungary | 142.6 W | 25.5% | 12.1 TWh |
Latvia | 141.3 W | 31.4% | 2.3 TWh |
Malta | 138.7 W | 22.1% | 0.6 TWh |
Palestinian Territories | 138.1 W | 87.8% | 6.2 TWh |
Croatia | 136.4 W | 25.6% | 4.8 TWh |
Austria | 114.0 W | 12.1% | 8.9 TWh |
Portugal | 102.6 W | 16.5% | 9.3 TWh |
Belize | 99.9 W | 35.4% | 0.3 TWh |
Namibia | 98.8 W | 58.2% | 2.2 TWh |
North Macedonia | 93.4 W | 19.7% | 1.7 TWh |
Eswatini | 88.1 W | 55.4% | 0.9 TWh |
Italy | 82.7 W | 13.3% | 42.9 TWh |
Estonia | 81.6 W | 10.2% | 0.9 TWh |
Botswana | 81.1 W | 45.7% | 1.8 TWh |
Slovenia | 69.5 W | 8.9% | 1.3 TWh |
Mongolia | 55.6 W | 18.3% | 1.6 TWh |
Djibouti | 54.7 W | 89.8% | 0.5 TWh |
Serbia | 51.8 W | 8.4% | 3.3 TWh |
Thailand | 49.6 W | 14.0% | 31.1 TWh |
Georgia | 49.2 W | 10.2% | 1.6 TWh |
Iraq | 48.8 W | 16.1% | 18.6 TWh |
Switzerland | 38.6 W | 4.5% | 2.9 TWh |
Greece | 37.9 W | 6.2% | 3.5 TWh |
Denmark | 34.3 W | 4.9% | 1.8 TWh |
Argentina | 29.8 W | 7.6% | 11.8 TWh |
Gabon | 26.8 W | 19.4% | 0.6 TWh |
Lesotho | 26.5 W | 51.5% | 0.5 TWh |
Slovakia | 25.6 W | 4.4% | 1.2 TWh |
France | 25.4 W | 3.0% | 14.4 TWh |
Cambodia | 24.8 W | 29.3% | 3.6 TWh |
Libya | 22.9 W | 4.0% | 1.4 TWh |
Nicaragua | 22.7 W | 22.7% | 1.4 TWh |
Bahrain | 15.6 W | 0.6% | 0.2 TWh |
Afghanistan | 15.3 W | 86.6% | 5.4 TWh |
United States | 14.0 W | 1.0% | 41.2 TWh |
Zimbabwe | 12.5 W | 17.9% | 1.8 TWh |
Uruguay | 12.3 W | 2.5% | 0.4 TWh |
Brazil | 12.3 W | 3.3% | 23.1 TWh |
El Salvador | 11.9 W | 8.0% | 0.7 TWh |
Togo | 10.7 W | 56.3% | 0.8 TWh |
Nepal | 10.5 W | 31.2% | 2.8 TWh |
Uzbekistan | 8.4 W | 4.1% | 2.5 TWh |
Romania | 7.4 W | 2.2% | 1.3 TWh |
Ireland | 6.2 W | 0.8% | 0.3 TWh |
Benin | 5.6 W | 72.7% | 0.6 TWh |
Burkina Faso | 5.5 W | 37.7% | 1.1 TWh |
Niger | 5.2 W | 72.0% | 1.2 TWh |
Bangladesh | 5.1 W | 8.2% | 7.6 TWh |
Mauritania | 4.9 W | 9.6% | 0.2 TWh |
EU | 3.9 W | 0.5% | 15.1 TWh |
Turkey | 3.4 W | 0.8% | 2.5 TWh |
Morocco | 3.0 W | 2.3% | 1.0 TWh |
Senegal | 2.4 W | 6.0% | 0.4 TWh |
Mexico | 2.2 W | 0.7% | 2.4 TWh |
Lebanon | 1.8 W | 0.4% | 0.1 TWh |
Vietnam | 1.8 W | 0.6% | 1.5 TWh |
Jordan | 1.3 W | 0.6% | 0.1 TWh |
Colombia | 1.0 W | 0.5% | 0.5 TWh |
Burundi | 0.9 W | 21.7% | 0.1 TWh |
Kyrgyzstan | 0.9 W | 0.3% | 0.1 TWh |
Indonesia | 0.4 W | 0.3% | 1.0 TWh |
Kenya | 0.3 W | 1.1% | 0.1 TWh |
Rwanda | 0.3 W | 3.4% | 0.0 TWh |
Pakistan | 0.3 W | 0.3% | 0.5 TWh |
Congo - Kinshasa | 0.2 W | 1.7% | 0.2 TWh |
Tanzania | 0.2 W | 1.4% | 0.1 TWh |
Peru | 0.1 W | 0.1% | 0.0 TWh |
Cameroon | 0.1 W | 0.2% | 0.0 TWh |