Capital goods imports in Congo
Congo: Capital goods imports was 217.65 million constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2006, capital goods imports in Congo stood at 217.65 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Congo peaked at 393.71 million constant US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1984 | 111.56 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 98.51 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 149.07 million constant US$ | +51.3% |
| 1987 | 163.37 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 199.33 million constant US$ | +22.0% |
| 1989 | 120.22 million constant US$ | -39.7% |
| 1990 | 110.73 million constant US$ | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 108.62 million constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 90.70 million constant US$ | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 119.91 million constant US$ | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 132.97 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 131.51 million constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 393.71 million constant US$ | +199.4% |
| 1997 | 163.71 million constant US$ | -58.4% |
| 1998 | 195.03 million constant US$ | +19.1% |
| 1999 | 200.07 million constant US$ | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 202.40 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 204.81 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2002 | 207.32 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 209.81 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 212.40 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 215.01 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 217.65 million constant US$ | +1.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 217.65 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 84% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Congo's 217.65 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 286.13 million constant US$, 76% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital goods imports in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +199.4% | 131.51 million constant US$ | 393.71 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 84.21 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 199.33 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 164.70 million constant US$ | 90.70 million constant US$ | 393.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 209.91 million constant US$ | 202.40 million constant US$ | 217.65 million constant US$ | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Congo?
- Capital goods imports in Congo was 217.65 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 393.71 million constant US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for capital goods imports?
- Congo ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2006.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.