How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?

28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Monetary Fund, published as Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Senegal vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments)

Senegal

42.58

in 2027

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

28.16

in 2027

Senegal rank

11th

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank

9th

Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) over time

Senegal
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

How they compare

Senegal currently reports 42.58 against 28.16 in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a difference of 14.42.

That makes Senegal's figure about 1.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.

Senegal ranks 11th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th of 45 countries.

Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Senegal	Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)	Difference	Ahead
2000s	33.07	23.85	9.22	Senegal
2010s	36.46	24.45	12.01	Senegal
2020s	44.76	26.17	18.59	Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments), Senegal or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?: Senegal, at 42.58 against 28.16 in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as of 2027.
What is the difference in imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) between Senegal and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?: 14.42, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?: 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
How do Senegal and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?: Senegal ranks 11th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 9th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Monetary Fund, published as Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 64 places, 1,763 data points, 2000–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.