Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Angola
Angola: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 354.00 million constant US$ in 1997. ▲ Rising
Capital goods imports in Angola, 1985–1997
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1997, capital goods imports in Angola stood at 354.00 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.4% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Angola peaked at 368.49 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 172.19 million constant US$, in 1988.
Angola ranks 15th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 364.93 million constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 337.79 million constant US$ | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 202.54 million constant US$ | -40.0% |
| 1988 | 172.19 million constant US$ | -15.0% |
| 1989 | 175.51 million constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 218.62 million constant US$ | +24.6% |
| 1991 | 253.94 million constant US$ | +16.2% |
| 1992 | 368.49 million constant US$ | +45.1% |
| 1993 | 329.81 million constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1994 | 324.06 million constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 295.03 million constant US$ | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 273.54 million constant US$ | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 354.00 million constant US$ | +29.4% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 354.00 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Angola's 354.00 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 286.13 million constant US$, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 250.59 million constant US$ | 172.19 million constant US$ | 364.93 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 302.19 million constant US$ | 218.62 million constant US$ | 368.49 million constant US$ | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Angola?
- Capital goods imports in Angola was 354.00 million constant US$ in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 368.49 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 172.19 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Angola rank for capital goods imports?
- Angola ranks 15th out of 36 countries with data for 1997.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Angola 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.