Energy dependency in Portugal
This indicator measures the share of a country’s energy needs covered by net energy imports.
Latest rate
64.5 %
2024
ANNUAL HISTORY
Energy dependency trend
Portugal
Source: Eurostat · nrg_ind_id · siec=TOTAL · unit=%
BENCHMARK
Comparison with the European Union
Portugal64.5 %
VS
UE-2757.3 %
gap vs EU-27+7.2 pt
METHODOLOGY
How should this indicator be read?
A high rate means that a large share of energy needs depends on imports. A negative rate means that the country is a net energy exporter. A rate above 100% may occur, notably because of stock changes.
Source: Eurostat · nrg_ind_id · siec=TOTAL · unit=%
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