Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 85.74 million constant US$ in 2000. ▲ Rising
Capital goods imports in Cape Verde, 1987–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital goods imports in Cape Verde is 85.74 million constant US$, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Cape Verde peaked at 107.36 million constant US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 43.17 million constant US$, in 1988.
Cape Verde ranks 27th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 46.51 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 43.17 million constant US$ | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 48.38 million constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1990 | 48.42 million constant US$ | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 60.23 million constant US$ | +24.4% |
| 1992 | 89.90 million constant US$ | +49.3% |
| 1993 | 64.98 million constant US$ | -27.7% |
| 1994 | 88.43 million constant US$ | +36.1% |
| 1995 | 107.36 million constant US$ | +21.4% |
| 1996 | 98.44 million constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 98.54 million constant US$ | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 77.66 million constant US$ | -21.2% |
| 1999 | 81.03 million constant US$ | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 85.74 million constant US$ | +5.8% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 85.74 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 33% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 85.74 million constant US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.01 billion constant US$, 4% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 46.02 million constant US$ | 43.17 million constant US$ | 48.38 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 81.50 million constant US$ | 48.42 million constant US$ | 107.36 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 85.74 million constant US$ | 85.74 million constant US$ | 85.74 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Cape Verde?
- Capital goods imports in Cape Verde was 85.74 million constant US$ in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 107.36 million constant US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.17 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Cape Verde rank for capital goods imports?
- Cape Verde ranks 27th out of 36 countries with data for 2000.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.