Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 1.01 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Mozambique, 1995–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Mozambique stood at 1.01 billion constant US$. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.8% on the previous year and up 258.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Mozambique peaked at 1.01 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 128.90 million constant US$, in 1995.
That places Mozambique 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 128.90 million constant US$ | — |
| 1996 | 138.94 million constant US$ | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 135.23 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 151.13 million constant US$ | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 222.62 million constant US$ | +47.3% |
| 2000 | 290.00 million constant US$ | +30.3% |
| 2001 | 282.43 million constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 602.00 million constant US$ | +113.2% |
| 2003 | 410.44 million constant US$ | -31.8% |
| 2004 | 538.85 million constant US$ | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 651.21 million constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 2006 | 653.90 million constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 647.20 million constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 791.57 million constant US$ | +22.3% |
| 2009 | 718.44 million constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 838.13 million constant US$ | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 1.01 billion constant US$ | +20.8% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 1.01 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 3.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 1.01 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 111.84 million constant US$, 9.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 155.36 million constant US$ | 128.90 million constant US$ | 222.62 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 558.60 million constant US$ | 282.43 million constant US$ | 791.57 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 925.12 million constant US$ | 838.13 million constant US$ | 1.01 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Mozambique?
- Capital goods imports in Mozambique was 1.01 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 128.90 million constant US$ in 1995.
- How does Mozambique rank for capital goods imports?
- Mozambique ranks 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 258.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.