Capital goods imports in Gambia
Gambia: Capital goods imports was 27.08 million constant US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital goods imports in Gambia is 27.08 million constant US$, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Gambia peaked at 42.71 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million constant US$, in 1987.
That places Gambia 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.86 million constant US$ | 1.50 million constant US$ | 5.18 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 30.61 million constant US$ | 1.63 million constant US$ | 42.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.21 million constant US$ | 22.48 million constant US$ | 29.13 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 27 Cape Verde 85.74 million constant US$ compare
- 28 Burundi 63.14 million constant US$ compare
- 29 Sierra Leone 48.96 million constant US$ compare
- 31 Guinea-Bissau 15.24 million constant US$ compare
- 32 Sao Tome and Principe 10.58 million constant US$ compare
- 33 Guinea 115.62 constant US$ compare
More trade data for Gambia
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 2 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 9 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 804,330 FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 137.43 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 173.89 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 56.40 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 266,252 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 27.94 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Gambia?
- Capital goods imports in Gambia was 27.08 million constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.71 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Gambia rank for capital goods imports?
- Gambia ranks 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2004.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.