Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Morocco
Morocco: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 5.51 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
5.51 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
2nd
of 36 countries
All-time high
5.90 billion constant US$
in 2008
All-time low
542.39 million constant US$
in 1972
Years of data
42
1970–2011
Capital goods imports in Morocco, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Morocco stood at 5.51 billion constant US$.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 130.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Morocco peaked at 5.90 billion constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 542.39 million constant US$, in 1972.
Morocco ranks 2nd of 36 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Morocco, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 662.43 million constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 597.79 million constant US$ | -9.8% |
| 1972 | 542.39 million constant US$ | -9.3% |
| 1973 | 625.98 million constant US$ | +15.4% |
| 1974 | 808.76 million constant US$ | +29.2% |
| 1975 | 1.37 billion constant US$ | +69.9% |
| 1976 | 1.72 billion constant US$ | +25.1% |
| 1977 | 2.21 billion constant US$ | +28.7% |
| 1978 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | -35.9% |
| 1979 | 1.30 billion constant US$ | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 1.13 billion constant US$ | -13.0% |
| 1981 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 1.35 billion constant US$ | +29.6% |
| 1983 | 992.00 million constant US$ | -26.6% |
| 1984 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 955.90 million constant US$ | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 1.13 billion constant US$ | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 1.00 billion constant US$ | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 1.13 billion constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 1.50 billion constant US$ | +33.0% |
| 1990 | 1.88 billion constant US$ | +24.8% |
| 1991 | 2.16 billion constant US$ | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 2.45 billion constant US$ | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 1.97 billion constant US$ | -19.7% |
| 1994 | 1.51 billion constant US$ | -23.3% |
| 1995 | 1.89 billion constant US$ | +24.7% |
| 1996 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | -21.6% |
| 1997 | 1.64 billion constant US$ | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 2.75 billion constant US$ | +66.9% |
| 1999 | 2.54 billion constant US$ | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 2.63 billion constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 2.39 billion constant US$ | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 2.59 billion constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 4.07 billion constant US$ | +57.3% |
| 2004 | 3.21 billion constant US$ | -21.2% |
| 2005 | 3.93 billion constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 2006 | 4.22 billion constant US$ | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 4.91 billion constant US$ | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 5.90 billion constant US$ | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 5.82 billion constant US$ | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 5.10 billion constant US$ | -12.3% |
| 2011 | 5.51 billion constant US$ | +8.0% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 5.51 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 286.13 million constant US$, 19.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.13 billion constant US$ | 542.39 million constant US$ | 2.21 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.13 billion constant US$ | 955.90 million constant US$ | 1.50 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.03 billion constant US$ | 1.48 billion constant US$ | 2.75 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.97 billion constant US$ | 2.39 billion constant US$ | 5.90 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.31 billion constant US$ | 5.10 billion constant US$ | 5.51 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Morocco?
- Capital goods imports in Morocco was 5.51 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 5.90 billion constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 542.39 million constant US$ in 1972.
- How does Morocco rank for capital goods imports?
- Morocco ranks 2nd out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.