Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Africa
Africa: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 17.71 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
17.71 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 8.5%
Rank
1st
of 6 groups
All-time high
117.40 billion constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
2.32 billion constant US$
in 1967
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Capital goods imports in Africa, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Africa stood at 17.71 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.5% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Africa peaked at 117.40 billion constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.32 billion constant US$, in 1967.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Africa, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2.61 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 2.96 billion constant US$ | +13.6% |
| 1967 | 2.32 billion constant US$ | -21.6% |
| 1968 | 2.82 billion constant US$ | +21.6% |
| 1969 | 2.94 billion constant US$ | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 4.06 billion constant US$ | +38.2% |
| 1971 | 3.74 billion constant US$ | -8.0% |
| 1972 | 3.14 billion constant US$ | -16.0% |
| 1973 | 3.24 billion constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 3.32 billion constant US$ | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 4.72 billion constant US$ | +42.1% |
| 1976 | 5.74 billion constant US$ | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 5.68 billion constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 4.52 billion constant US$ | -20.4% |
| 1979 | 5.38 billion constant US$ | +19.2% |
| 1980 | 5.06 billion constant US$ | -6.1% |
| 1981 | 8.71 billion constant US$ | +72.2% |
| 1982 | 7.52 billion constant US$ | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 6.37 billion constant US$ | -15.3% |
| 1984 | 10.31 billion constant US$ | +61.8% |
| 1985 | 10.11 billion constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 10.35 billion constant US$ | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 13.57 billion constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1988 | 15.13 billion constant US$ | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 21.60 billion constant US$ | +42.8% |
| 1990 | 24.26 billion constant US$ | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 22.83 billion constant US$ | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 21.69 billion constant US$ | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 17.78 billion constant US$ | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 32.97 billion constant US$ | +85.5% |
| 1995 | 39.73 billion constant US$ | +20.5% |
| 1996 | 38.28 billion constant US$ | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 44.49 billion constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 1998 | 47.63 billion constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 56.12 billion constant US$ | +17.8% |
| 2000 | 58.37 billion constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 58.08 billion constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 65.61 billion constant US$ | +13.0% |
| 2003 | 117.40 billion constant US$ | +78.9% |
| 2004 | 76.36 billion constant US$ | -35.0% |
| 2005 | 15.83 billion constant US$ | -79.3% |
| 2006 | 16.74 billion constant US$ | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 18.02 billion constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 17.06 billion constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 18.99 billion constant US$ | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 19.36 billion constant US$ | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 17.71 billion constant US$ | -8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.73 billion constant US$ | 2.32 billion constant US$ | 2.96 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.35 billion constant US$ | 3.14 billion constant US$ | 5.74 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.87 billion constant US$ | 5.06 billion constant US$ | 21.60 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.58 billion constant US$ | 17.78 billion constant US$ | 56.12 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.25 billion constant US$ | 15.83 billion constant US$ | 117.40 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.54 billion constant US$ | 17.71 billion constant US$ | 19.36 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Africa?
- Capital goods imports in Africa was 17.71 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 117.40 billion constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.32 billion constant US$ in 1967.
- How does Africa rank for capital goods imports?
- Africa ranks 1st out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.